The Sales Specialist (Food Retail – Modern and General Trade) is a full-time, on-site role based in Quezon City. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with food retail clients in modern and general trade channels, promoting the company's specialty fats, oils, and ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
- Grow the Business: Identify and nurture new business opportunities within the Food Retail (Modern and General Trade) markets.
- Nurture Partnerships: Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty.
- Solve Customer Needs: Understand and anticipate customer needs, proposing tailored solutions to meet their requirements.
- Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective sales and marketing strategies.
- Stay Ahead of the Market: Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform business decisions.
- Deliver Results: Contribute to the overall sales and revenue targets of the company while providing exceptional customer service.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present product solutions clearly and build long-term client relationships.
- Customer service and client relationship management skills, including responsiveness, problem-solving, and follow-through on customer needs.
- Sales skills and experience in food retail, modern trade, or general trade, with proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Training and basic sales management skills, such as conducting product demonstrations and supporting account development strategies.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and with a collaborative team.
- Relevant experience in the food industry or FMCG sector is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site in Quezon City and conduct regular fieldwork and client visits.
- Proficiency in basic business software (e.g., CRM tools, spreadsheets, and presentation software).
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Technology, or a related field preferred.