| Location | Jessup, MD |
Position Summary: As a key member of our rapidly growing organization, The Selling - Office Manager ideal candidate should possess a passion for food and the professional culinary community along with strong organizational skills, problem solving skills, work ethic, and team building skills. Will be responsible for a team of 3, handling daily incoming calls from chefs and purchasers as well as outside sales reps.
What you'll do:
2+ Years customer service experience.2+ Years management experience2+ Years education or work in food related business, basic meat knowledge requiredProficient in MS Office suite, familiar with modern ERP systems a plus.Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules.Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.Works with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.Tracks stock levels.Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.Mentors with Senior to obtain institutional knowledge concerning products, processes and systems.Expands sales in existing accounts by introducing new products and services
About you:
One to two years of related experience in restaurant, food sales, or professional cateringHigh energy and enthusiasticAbility to manage multiple, concurrent projects and initiativesOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsUnderstands and can work with percentages and fractions.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projectsSelf-starter. Must ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the jobDriven, team player that is motivated to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomesAbility to work under tight deadlines with short turnarounds in a fast-paced working environmentCollege Degree desired but not requiredPast experience working as a Chef highly desiredHigh Energy and enthusiasticDegree in Culinary Arts or related field.A minimum of 2 years of experience in sales function.A minimum of 2 years of experience in food distribution.Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
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