Outside Sales Representative

Our client, a 120+ year old company out of Chicago (originally) is bringing on Outside Sales Representatives in the Jackson, MS Metro area. This role is an amazing one for someone coming into sales, wanting to get back into sales, or just loves outside sales in general. The client offers to their customers in the restaurant, event, and grocery industries (90,000+ customers) both PRODUCT and SERVICES.

Are you highly motivated and target-driven?

Do you have an outgoing, "hunter" sort of personality?

Are you familiar with being inside restaurant or commercial spaces?

Do you have experience in fast moving consumer goods?

Are you a champion at building and maintaining a sales funnel?

Do you possess impeccable time management and decision-making skills?

Do you love being out in the field, talking to people, and making cold calls?

If YES- I need to meet you!

Key Job Responsibilities:

Executing 15+ in-person sales contacts every day / 60 each week.

Leaving a minimum of 8 knife trials with prospective customers each week.

Establishing a minimum of 6 new customers each week through cold calling, networking, social media prospecting, and lead execution.

Maintaining accurate and detailed records in Salesforce.

Maintaining an accurate inventory of sales knives.

Working effectively with all service and support team members.

Performing all duties safely (knife handling, operating company vehicles, being inside commercial kitchens).

Maintaining a company vehicle (work use only).

Compensation:

$50,000 / year annual salary plus UNCAPPED commissions

OTE on average is $82k - $87k

401(k) w/ employer matching, Health Insurance + Vision And Dental, Flexible spending account OR Health savings account, Paid time off (2 weeks)

Requirements:

Have a valid driver’s license and pass and periodic MVR requirements outlined in Fleet Safety Program.

Able to drive for long periods daily.

Pass a pre-employment drug and background test.

NO degree requirements; Bachelor's degree preferred but not needed.

2 years' experience in sales is ideal, not required.