Are you passionate about the food industry? At Katsiroubas Produce we are a principal within the food distribution industry. We've been in the produce and specialty business for over 100 years and our exceptional quality and service has made us the first choice in distribution for a wide range of businesses that include restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, universities and more!

We are a fourth generation and our customer base extends from Maine to Connecticut (and all points in between!).

A little about you

To be successful in this type of role, we are looking for candidates who can:

• Illustrate and expand Katsiroubas Produce as the leading Produce & Specialty distributor within the marketplace
• Engage and foster strong long-lasting relationship with potential customers within sales territory
• Build, maintain and enhance relationship with existing customers
• Seasoned proficiency with penetration strategies to maximize sales with existing customers/accounts
• Ability to introduce and present new products into accounts through various communication channels, including face to face customer interaction
• Professionally and effectively communicate in a professional manner to both internal and external customers
• Work along inside sales team to provide exceptional support to all customers.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with all operational teams.
• Ability to monitor market conditions in relation to competitors
• Ability to identify and recommend improvements to improve sales performance if needed
• Excellent follow through, especially when following up on leads
• Answer customer questions
• Be proactive, especially as it relates to informing new and existing customers about new products etc.
• Great Interpersonal skills as you will be working with a wide variety of people each day. The ability to develop relationships and network is huge.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly convey the benefits of products

*Outside Sales Representatives must be local to Boston area*

Food service or retail background

• At least two years of sales experience, preferably within the food distribution industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong ability to maintain customer relationships as well as provide first-rate support
• Strong persuasive and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office