Job Description
 Main goals and responsibilities include selling food products on behalf of manufacturers to a wide range of
food suppliers and distributors. He/she will be in-charge of locating clients, executing a sale, processing the
orders and maintaining client relationships.
 Sales Associate duties and responsibilities include working closely with customers to determine their needs,
answer their questions about your products and recommend the right solutions.
 You should also be able to promptly resolve customer complaints and ensure maximum client satisfaction
 To be successful as a Sales Associate, you should stay up-to-date with product features and maintain our
store’s visual appearance in high standards.
 Ultimately, the duties of a Sales Associate are to achieve excellent customer service, while consistently
meeting the store’s sales goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
 Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
 Assess customers’ needs and provide assistance and information on product features
 Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
 “Go the extra mile” to drive sales
 Maintain in-stock and presentable condition of items
 Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
 Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service
 Build productive trust relationships with customer
 Comply with inventory control procedures
 Suggest ways to improve sales (e.g., planning marketing activities, changing the store’s design)
 Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
 Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
 Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
 Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
 Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
 Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
 Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
 Analyze market’s potential, track sales and status reports
 Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and
potential for new products and services.
 Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
 Continuously improve through feedback 

Requirement & Skills
 Proven work experience as a Sales Representative
 Excellent knowledge of MS Office
 Familiarity with Food Industry practices along with ability to build productive business professional relationships
 Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
 Excellent selling, negotiation and communication skills
 Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
 Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
 Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

 Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field