The Sales Representative for Restaurants, plays a crucial role in driving sales and building relationships within the restaurant industry. This position requires a dynamic individual who can effectively communicate with restaurant owners and managers, understand their needs, and offer tailored solutions to enhance their business operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales and a deep understanding of the restaurant sector, enabling them to contribute significantly to the company's growth.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and target potential restaurant clients through research and networking.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to showcase the benefits of our offerings.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to secure profitable sales agreements.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns tailored to the restaurant industry.
- Provide feedback to management regarding customer needs and product improvements.
- Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets and performance metrics.
- Prepare and present sales reports to management on a regular basis.
- Attend industry events and trade shows to promote the company's products and services.
Preferred Candidate:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record in sales, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent negotiation and closing skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel within the region as needed.
- Passionate about the restaurant industry and customer service.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
- Results-driven with a strong desire to succeed.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of the restaurant industry and market trends.
- Proficiency in CRM software and sales tracking tools.
- Ability to analyze sales data and generate reports.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Networking and relationship-building skills.