Sales Manager - Food Service - NJ, Long Island and Boston, MA
Company: Fortune Fish & Gourmet
Location: Union
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
OpportunityOur business is expanding and so is our sales team.
We are seeking culinary chefs and restaurant leaders who are
seeking a career transition. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit,
a passion for food and want to be part of a growing company
recognized as the leader in the farm-to-table industry then this is
your opportunity of a lifetime. This position's territory in New
Jersey, Boston Metropolitan Area, Philadelphia Metropolitan Area,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, and Long Island. Sales Manager
RoleD'Artagnan is part of Fortune Fish & Gourmet, the nation's
premier specialty food and seafood distributor, has a unique and
exciting opportunities for a passionate foodservice professional
with sales ability. Candidates will have the ability and desire to
build and cultivate business relationships, are skilled at problem
solving and can execute outstanding service to clients. Our
business has a large client base of 4-star restaurants, and we are
seeking a strong and eager candidate with an understanding of
high-quality culinary products to continue our growth.This role is
not a typical sales positionStrong food knowledge and management
experience in quality full-service restaurants/hotels is required
for these positions. Both front and back of the house candidates
will be considered based on the individual's experiences. In these
roles, you will work with top chefs daily, and you must be familiar
with their expectations and requirements. To be successful you will
possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit and knowledge of exquisite
food.You will be joining a team of dedicated industry professionals
with a strong passion for perfection who are results driven. You
must be detail oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, tenacious
and creative without being overbearing. Strong communication,
collaboration and presentation skills are essential.Principal
Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute sales plans that
promote and sell high sustainably raised meat, poultry, and game
items.Develop new business through networking and consultative
sales approach and grow existing accounts.Keep up with market
trends, understand your customer business and present product
solutions based on clients' needs and goals.Perform administrative
duties such as preparing and presenting proposals, reporting
against individual sales performance plans, and maintaining sales
records.RequirementsDegree preferred but not required (Business,
Marketing, Hospitality or Culinary Arts).5-7 years of
chef/restaurant management and/or culinary sales experience.PC
skills and proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.Experience
in fresh fish sales a plus. Food service sales a plus. Total
Compensation PackageBase salary plus annual bonus potential. Base
salary is commensurate with experience.Car Allowance.401K with
Company match.Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.Health
Benefits (medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits).Life and
disability insurance.Wellness Programs.COMPANYD'Artagnan is part of
Fortune Fish & Gourmet, the Country's leading processor,
distributor and importer of quality seafood, meats, and gourmet
products. D'Artagnan, headquartered in Union, New Jersey, was
founded in 1985 and is now the leading brand in the country,
specializing in sustainably raised meats, poultry, game,
charcuterie, truffles, and mushrooms. D'Artagnan is dedicated to
natural, sustainable, and humane production and products. Over the
years, D'Artagnan has built relationships and partnerships with
farmers and ranchers who share the same philosophy and believe in
free-range, preservative-free, and organic products. With over
$170M in revenue and a team of 260 employees, it is a hugely
successful and well-recognized enterprise. D'Artagnan is organized
around three distinct business lines: Food Services (Hotels,
restaurants, etc.), Retail, and Online; each business line having a
specific business model. D'Artagnan sells products in all 50 states
and buys products all over the world. D'Artagnan has established an
outstanding reputation over the years, built on a simple yet key
principle: to provide its clients with the highest quality. For
decades now, it has been acclaimed by the industry and customers
all over the country and is recognized as a world-class company by
many world-class chefs. In addition, the D'Artagnan website
continues to grow in popularity and reach - serving as a trusted
destination for home cooks across America looking for the best
tasting, restaurant-quality ingredients and specialty food
products.We seek employees who are passionate -- with a burning
entrepreneurial and team spirit to join our growing
company.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Local
candidates only, no relocation support. Direct applications only;
no third-party agencies.
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