Outside Sales Representative

Savory Gourmet is a family owned and operated specialty foods company, acting as an importer and distributor of specialty foods in Southern California. We are looking for a Outside Sales Representative to develop sales in the greater Los Angeles area (including Westside, South Bay).

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and smart full-time outside sales representative to help manage new and existing accounts in Southern California . Must have a passion for food and some gourmet food work experience. This is a great position for chefs looking to get out of the kitchen.

This job will typically be M-F (sometimes weekends, depending on client needs).

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Enthusiastic individual with a hard work ethic
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong persuasive skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and to problem solve
• Ability to adapt as the food industry is a constant changing environment
• Work well both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Results oriented
• Be familiar with the food scene in SoCal/surrounding areas
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent field experience (food experience preferred). Must be a people-person.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build relationships with key decision makers; act as liaison for internal and external communications with assigned accounts
• Savvy traveler throughout LA/surrounding area, when visiting each