**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a skilled Food Service Sales Manager to deliver sales objectives within the food service segment • Own all account relationship with existing national and regional food service accounts within the Miami Florida area. • Actively pursue new business and sales opportunities • Develop National distribution network and take ownership of account relationship and retention efforts • Generate sales and maximize brand awareness through product demonstrations and customer engagement within the food service segment • Create brand awareness and positive impressions of the product by engaging consumers through sampling/distributing product and demonstrating product features. • Constant interaction with consumers, distributors, existing and potential clients that involves creating brand awareness and positive impressions. • Conduct regular calls and visits with both existing and potential food service clients
The ideal candidate will have a background within the specialty brand products industry, possess strong leadership skills, and ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality are maintained.
**Duties:**
- Knowledge of Rovagnati products to include knowledge of salumi operational processes - -- Acquaintance with national and regional restaurants, third party food service operators and all other food service segments
- Understanding of the food service distribution systems
- Excellent written and verbal presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to expertly articulate product features and benefits in Italian language (required) to connect with clients and customers
- Ability to be autonomous in looking for leads/open accounts and prioritizing duties with minimal supervision while meeting agreed-upon deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university or four-year college
- Five (5) to Seven (7) year experience working in food service/ production sales preferred
- Knowledge in the charcutierie and/or italian meat category required
- Successful track record of exceeding sales quotas and history with opening new business
- Proficient in event marketing, demonstrations, sales, brand promotion, or retail/grocery
- Must possess Italian language proficiency and knowledge of Italian customs and culture is a plus!
- Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time is an essential duty and function of this job.
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences, we invite you to apply for the Food Service Sales Manager position with us.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fine dining restaurant
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Location:
Shift availability:
Work Location: Remote