Territory Sales Manager

Job Description

House of Spices (HOS) is a deeply rooted brand within the food industry, leading the specialty food and ingredient category for over 50 years. Fast-forward from its start as a homegrown family business, House of Spices has become a middle-market wholesale/manufacturer which includes multiple distribution networks across the country. Although the business has and continues to expand rapidly, the brand is still family-owned and home-based out of the NYC metro area. We are looking for dynamic, talented individuals to join our ACARE culture!

The Territory Sales Manager Sacramento is responsible for performing sales-related duties on a professional level for Markets in CA. Works closely with House of Spices management and staff in supporting designated geographic regions.

Responsibilities

Act as an Area Sales Manager and responsible for a Territory or Set of Customers within a designated geographic region. This individual will be the lead liaison between the Market and HOS.

Take Sales Orders and provide the necessary information (Price, Stock, Product, Deals, and Promotions) to House of Spices India Inc customers and maintain regular contact with customers.

Help determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.

Maintained Customer Account in Good Standing – Collections, Returns & Credits, and Obtaining deposits and balance of payment from clients.

Ensure Adequate Coverage of Territory with Regular/Timely Store Visits to Major Stores/Customers.

Ensure Correct Placement & Pricing of HoS Merchandise in Stores.

Meet weekly, monthly, and annual sales quotas through the successful implementation of sales and marketing strategies and tactics.

Implement Sales KPI and Regularly Review the Sales Dashboards and other analytic tools.

Prepare weekly and monthly reports.

Keep Information on Competition & Competing Brands and update the Management/Supervisor.

Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs.

Work with Marketing Team for Placement of Point of Sale Material at stores.

Visit clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.

Generate leads for New Business / Opportunity Development.

Qualifications

3-5 years in sales within the Food/Beverage/Manufacturing/Related environment.

Knowledge / Experience of South Asian Products/ Florida market

Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.

A commitment to excellent customer service.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.

Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.

Competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.

Hindi Speaking Sales Representative for the Asian market (Other South Asian Languages Great Plus)

Ability to travel to Boston regions as needed.

AP/EEO Statement*

House of Spices Inc. India provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.Company Description

House of Spices is the leading South Asian Food importer and distributor in the USA and has been delivering pure and quality products for over 50 years with 200+ employees at 12 distribution centres throughout North America.

Our vision is to bring our culture alive through the celebration of authentic ethnic food, flavor and families.

Our mission is to provide consumers easy access to all authentic ethnic food and flavors across the North American marketplace with a will to win.

Our Story:

A civil engineering job brought Mr. Soni, our founder, to New York, but it was his continuing hunger for the taste of home that drove him to create House of Spices, one of New York City’s first stores devoted to Indian food products, with his wife and brother in 1970.

48 years later, our products are available across North America, with offices opening across the world that fosters and honors the entrepreneurial spirit.