Western Sales Director - Vancouver, Canada - Targeted Talent

    Targeted Talent background
    Full time
    Description
    Duties/Responsibilities:
    • Build and maintain a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
    • Communicate with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identify and suggest products to meet those needs.
    • Demonstrate the functions and utility of products to customers based on their needs.
    • Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolve any issues that may arise post-sale.
    • Maintain communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products and enhancements that may be of interest.
    • Maintain detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
    • Provide periodic territory sales forecasts.
    • Achieve and exceed monthly sales goals through outbound sales efforts
    • Understand the struggle of a customer and approach each conversation with a consultative approach
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    • At least two to five years of related experience required.
    • At least two years of experience in sales to restaurant holding companies, consumer foodservice companies or related
    • At least two years of experience in Sales in the food and beverage or packaging industry
    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
    • Bachelors degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field preferred.