Job Description

About Us:

LAKELAND is one of the fastest-growing brokerage firms in the southern United States. We understand the needs of our principals and are committed to sustainable growth and expansion.

Our organization is comprised of Management, Sales Representatives, K-12 School Team, Customer Service and Support Staff.

We have relationships with highly recognized food service wholesalers. We work hand-in-hand with all levels of distributor partners to bring end-user operators the quality products that they need to manage a successful operation.

Job Description:

The Sales Executive must be self-driven with a positive attitude and a strong interest in food selling and preparation.

Requirements:

Minimum 2+ years of sales experience
High School Diploma/GED required
Service, sell and follow up with existing customer base
Prospect and develop new business to grow sales and meet sales goals required by vendors
Participate in distributor sales meetings and food shows
Ability to make oral presentations to introduce new products and promotions
Highly effective oral and written communication
Proficiency working in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to lift heavy items and stand for long periods of time during food shows
Travel as needed to customer locations, meetings, and training. This may include overnight and weekends.
Valid Driver’s license with insurance with a clean driving record for the last two years.

To protect our employees, and customers and provide a safe and healthy work environment, new hires are required to successfully complete a background check, drug test and motor vehicle check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits: