Route and Chemical Salesperson

Job Description

Job Description

* This position is eligible for commission in addition to the posted base salary.*

Position Summary:

Work to establish and grow a street presence in the Phoenix area, focusing on chemical sales, disposable sales, small wares sales, replacement equipment sales, dish machine leases, and ice machine leases.

Essential Functions:

• Establish a territory using direct customer interactions, cold-calling, and site visits to build relationships.
• Manage vehicle inventory and chemical / disposable deliveries.
• Work cross-functionally within Sales to offer full packages to customers, including chemicals, disposables, small wares, and equipment.
• Source new sales opportunities by thinking creatively and trying new strategies.
• Evaluate customer needs and build productive, long-lasting relationships.
• Maintain and expand your customer base within your territory while assisting the team in developing strategies for new territories.
• Attend meetings, sales events, and training to grow sales skills and product knowledge.
• Meet personal and team sales targets and goals. Quotas will be developed and published.
• Provide backup support to the Showroom as a front desk associate during downtime and potential rotation schedule.

Competencies:

• Excellent customer service track record.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help others.
• Effective communication – via phone, email, and in person.
• Ability to learn new programs and work cross-functionally to improve web-based platforms.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized, accurate, and attentive to detail.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to be covered by company insurance is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs into and out of a utility van.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment and/or kitchen chemicals.

Position type/expected work hours:

• This is an exempt, salaried position. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
• This position offers eligibility for health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental insurance, and 401(k) matching along with paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.