Inside Sales Representative in San Francisco, California at Four Star Seafood Inc

Four Star Seafood is a leading provider of fresh, high-quality seafood to restaurants, chefs, and consumers in the Bay Area. We are passionate about the ocean and committed to sustainable practices. We like to think of ourselves as hospitality-focused fishmongers, and part of a close-knit team that supports each other through each day.

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will act as a trusted partner to our existing clients. Your mission is to manage a portfolio of professional chefs and buyers, facilitating the daily order process while identifying opportunities to expand our reach through consultative selling.

If you are passionate about customer service and the seafood industry, join our dynamic and growing company!

Responsibilities:

• Account Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts; manage retention, conduct regular check-ins, and resolve roadblocks professionally.
• Sales Growth: Drive revenue KPIs by identifying opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell high-quality perishables based on changing customer needs.
• Consultative Selling: Analyze client volume and trends to tailor solutions that compel chefs to trust Four Star Seafood for their gourmet needs.
• Lead Development: Follow up on inbound leads and execute sales campaigns via phone and email to expand market penetration.
• Operational Excellence: Use internal sales systems for lead management and forecasting; maintain accurate client records and monitor inventory levels.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Represent our values of sustainability and quality in every interaction.

If you would like to join our dynamic team, you will bring the following traits to the position:

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in the Food & Beverage industry (restaurants or commercial kitchens) is required. Knowledge of seafood or perishables is a major plus.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills; must be fluent in English (Bilingual skills are a plus).
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and Google Workspace.
• Adaptability: Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a "go-getter" attitude.
• Organization: High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Mindset: Team-oriented, trustworthy, and passionate about exemplary customer service.
• Trustworthy with strong work ethic and integrity.

Work Hours and Availability:

This is a full-time position based out of the San Francisco location. Work schedule is Tuesday – Saturday, from 6:00am – 2:30pm; some flexibility is required based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits:

This a salaried exempt position. The starting pay for this position is $70,304/annually. Employee benefits are available for all qualifying full-time employees, including paid time off, medical, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, employees receive fresh seafood products and company merchandise at cost plus 10%.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. By providing your mobile number and contact information, you hereby expressly consent to Four Star Seafood calling, texting, and/or contact you regarding your employment application.

Four Star Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and no employee, applicant, or candidate for hiring, promotion, training, or other benefit shall be discriminated against or given preference based on an individual’s, or their associates or relatives’, race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other category or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of our employment.