Sales Representative - Office based
Love sales but don't enjoy long days on the road?
Bidfood Palmerston North is looking for an energetic sales person to join our ever expanding team.
Based in our Palmerston North office, you will be looking after a wide range of foodservice customers, so building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers (via phone and email) will be essential.
We want the best, someone self-motivated who achieves strong results within the foodservice industry.
You'll need to be an effective communicator, experienced in creating workable strategies to maximise both sales and margins & have a passion for all things hospo!
Bidfood Palmerston North is the leading Foodservice provider in the greater Manawatu area & covers a large geographical area.
We have a great team & are looking for a highly motivated individual to complement and work collaboratively with our existing sales team.
You will be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of sales strategies and increasing market share in a growing market which incorporates, but not restricted to, Takeaways, Bakeries, Lunch Bars & Restaurants.
The ability to speak Cantonese, Mandarin & English will be an advantage
Sales Representative Skills required
- Proven customer service skills
- Ability to meet sales targets
- Closing skills
- Negotiation skills
- Self-confidence
- Product knowledge - previous experience in the foodservice industry is beneficial
- Building and maintaining client relationships
- Motivation for sales
- Efficient time management
- Accurate record keeping
- Great communication skills
- Full clean drivers licence
What we offer -
Job Security - Bidfood has been in business for many years, and as an essential service we will always be operating
Competitive Rates - reflective of your experience and work history, plus commission when you hit those sales targets
Discounted Groceries - After 3 months with us you will receive a staff account that enables you to purchase discount food directly from us.
Access to special deals and discounts at other businesses using our staff app - think Bunnings, Repco, and Noel Leeming to name a few.
A close knit team - we are one big eclectic family from all walks of life
This is a salaried position, as well as commission, based on 40 hours per week Monday to Friday,
Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
Start date is ASAP - negotiable
Skills & Experience
Relevant, demonstratable, experience
