About Us:
WhatCoffee & Bakery is an innovative provider of premium roasted coffee beans and freshly baked goods. We are an opening-soon coffee roastery and bakery located within walking distance of Santa Clara University. Our mission is to deliver the finest quality products to our customers, and we're looking for a dedicated Sales Representative to help us expand our wholesale and carting orders.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, particularly in the food and beverage industry. This role requires extensive travel, outreach, cold calling, and relationship building to promote our wholesale roasted coffee beans and bakery goods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and target potential wholesale customers for roasted coffee beans and bakery products.
- Conduct outreach and cold calls to generate new sales leads.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Travel to meet clients and attend industry events and trade shows.
- Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to potential clients.
- Negotiate contracts and close sales deals.
- Coordinate with the production team to ensure timely delivery of orders.
- Monitor market trends and competitors to identify new opportunities.
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to clients.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets and quotas.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel extensively as required.
- Ability to market products effectively
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and commission structure.
- Opportunity for career growth and development.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Employee discounts on WhatCoffee & Bakery products.
If you are passionate about sales and have a love for premium coffee, bakery goods, and cafe items, we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Monthly bonus
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of sales experience do you have?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Clara, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Clara, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person