Description

Ginsberg’s Foods is looking for a collaborative, energetic individual to bring the fire and drive to produce quality results to our highly skilled Sales Team! Hiring multiple candidates!

We're seeking a results-driven professional with a passion for delivering exceptional service and has a proven track record in sales and/or foodservice, a self-motivated work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you’re someone who strives to not only meet goals but exceed them, then the Sales Representative position at Ginsberg’s Foods can be the right fit for you!

We are looking for Sales Reps in the following areas:

• The Berkshires and Springfield MA area

• The Capital District region of NYS such as Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga

Our incredible, highly trained team of Sales Representatives work diligently to help Ginsberg’s be the successful and growing company it is today after 115 years. They do this by maintaining good organizational habits, acquiring new business partners within their assigned districts, expanding the penetration of our existing customers, and working to retain the accounts they manage by providing excellent customer service. On the Ginsberg's Sales Team, you're a sales consultant, not an order taker.

Compensation: This is a salaried position starting at $50,000 - $60,000 and is negotiable based on years of sales and/or foodservice experience. Commission-based pay will become available after 1.5 years or an agreed upon base level of sales.

A monthly expense allowance will be provided. Additional income through the form of promotional and team-based incentives can be generated throughout the year.

Weekly Work Schedule: This position is Monday – Friday, with flexibility outside of regular business hours to meet the demands of the business.

As a Sales Representative at Ginsberg’s Foods, you’ll be surrounded by an incredible team and receive high-end training to make sure you’re equipped to succeed! As a Sales Rep at Ginsberg's, you can feel comfortable knowing you won't be treated as a number. Our Sales Reps have significant latitude to manage their territories to develop deep customer relations.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales and/or foodservice is required.

A Few Essential Job Requirements:

• Prospecting new customers within the assigned district to grow our business through cold calling and frequent follow up.

• Quotes and negotiates prices and credit terms.

• Creates customer order guides.

• Provides value-added benefits to the customers.

• Samples products and performs product cuttings.

• Participates in all sales promotions and initiatives.

• Reviews sales reports / pricing lists to manage and coordinate work activity.

• Works closely with internal partners, food brokers and food manufacturer’s.

For more information, visit our website!

https://ginsbergs.com/careers/

Applying is quick and easy!

If the Sales Representative position seems like the right fit for you, simply answer a few short questions and, if you meet the requirements stated above, our Recruiter will give you a call!

Great benefits are waiting for you:

• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) savings plans with a company match

• Healthcare insurance (health, dental, vision)

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Opportunities for bonuses

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Company-provided life insurance

• Access to in-house massage therapists, athletic trainers and nurse practitioners

• Access to in-person mental health counseling

• Employee discounts in our Will Call Center

We are Ginsberg’s:

As a family owned and operated company since 1909, we foster a welcoming workplace culture, embracing engagement and development, and attracting, recruiting, and retaining a diverse workforce. We adhere to our core values of respect for all people, a strong sense of integrity, and excellent customer service.

If you share these values, apply today to begin your career with Ginsberg’s Foods!

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Problem-solving Ability: Advanced

• Organized: Advanced

• Customer Service: Expert

• Computer Knowledge (Internal Systems): Intermediate

• Collaborator: Advanced

• Accurate: Advanced

• Ability to work within deadlines: Advanced

• Ability to learn job-specific tasks: Expert

Preferred

• Strategic Planning: Advanced

Behaviors

Required

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

• Associates or better

• High School or better

Experience

Required

• 5-10 years: Foodservice and/or sales experience