Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
New York - (remote team), NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
75% Overnight Travel
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Sales
DeLallo is seeking Regional Grocery Sales Executive with experience specific to the grocery and CPG industry. Experience managing sales through food broker relationships is an advantage. Will be responsible to travel regionally to call on corporate-level accounts and deliver exceptional service to our customers and must plan promotional activities to introduce new items and special opportunities, and when needed, work demos and samplings.
Deliverables
- Develop long-term customer partnerships that result in increased sales and margin growth
- Speak confidently and knowledgeable about DeLallo products and benefits with customers
- Demonstrate knowledge of industry and customer brands, platforms, and strategies and be able to provide innovative customer-focused ideas
- Execute business plans, resolve issues and deliver solutions to meet customer needs and drive profitable growth
- Conduct professional presentations on DeLallo product and service solutions
- Collaborate with internal technical, operations, and product development personnel to assure alignment of sales strategy and product offers within technical and operational capabilities
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Minimum of 5-years’ experience in the food or beverage industry is required; preferably in grocery
- Successful sales and negotiating experience
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
- Valid driver’s license without restrictions and proof of current vehicle insurance
- Must be available to maintain schedule appropriate with customer’s business operations and travel 75% or more
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within the company and assigned accounts
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing business needs and priorities
- Willingness to learn and work in all areas of the business as needs dictate
Hours/Compensation/Benefits/401K
- Full Time position
- Paid vacation or pay in lieu of vacation time; if desired
- Company-issued phone or allowance
- Company-issued computer
- Company apparel
- Verizon Discount
- 25% off DeLallo.com
- .45 per mile reimbursement for travel
- Health, dental, and vision coverage available
- Opportunity for accident, hospital, cancer, critical care, short-term disability, term life and whole life coverage
- 401K with company-match
- Growth opportunities for those interested in advancing their career with DeLallo
Company Overview
The George DeLallo Company was founded with the ideals of offering true authentic Italian foods with unmatched quality and consistency. The company has maintained a constant presence in the Specialty Food industry for over 60-years and is dedicated to offering the highest quality products on the market today as well as exceptional service. Whether it is found on traditional Italian grocery items such as olive oil, pasta, vinegar, tomatoes, or on our complete line of cured olives and antipasti, the DeLallo label guarantees consumers authenticity, quality, and consistency.
If you enjoy being part of a great team, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and excel at providing excellent customer service, we want to talk to you!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time