Outside Sales Representative in Chicago, Illinois at Chicagoland Equipment & Supply LLC

Title: Outside Sales Representative

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Overview: We are looking for an experienced, motivated and results-driven Outside Sales Representative to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for building relationships with convenience store chains (C-Store), food & beverage, commercial food service and other food service establishments to sell our range of solutions to include store & kitchen design, equipment, supplies & service, new kitchen development.

This role is a remote sales position and ideal for individuals with a background in sales and experience in the convenience food service industry who are looking to leverage their expertise and relationships in a dynamic, growth-oriented sales environment.

Responsibilities:

· Develop and maintain relationships with new convenience & food service customers within targeted sales territory

· Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions through consultative selling

· Ability to cross-sell across multiple products and categories to provide holistic solutions

· Conduct in-person and virtual sales presentations to showcase our products

· Generate leads, follow up on prospects and close sales to meet & exceed targets

· Provide excellent customer service and support throughout the sales process

· Work independently to manage your sales pipeline while collaborating with the team

· Stay informed on industry trends and product knowledge to effectively advise customers

· Attend industry trade shows and events to prospect and development business.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a new business development sales role

· Convenience industry, restaurants, food & beverage, commercial food service experience with developed relationships & contacts

· Auto Quotes experience

· Knowledge of food & beverage equipment is highly desirable

· Strong networking, communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong project management skills

· Self-motivated with the ability to independently work remotely

· History of proven sales success

Base Salary + Monthly Commissions + Benefits

Total Target Comp: $150K uncapped