[Hiring] Regional Perishable Sales Executive @DeLallo

Role Description

DeLallo is seeking candidates for a Regional Perishable Sales Manager with experience specific to the grocery and CPG industry. Experience managing sales through food broker relationships is an advantage. Responsible to travel regionally to call on corporate-level accounts and deliver exceptional service to our customers.

• Develop long-term customer partnerships that result in increased sales and margin growth
• Speak confidently and be knowledgeable about DeLallo products and benefits with customers and prospective clients
• Demonstrate knowledge of industry and customer brands, platforms, and strategies
• Ability to provide innovative, customer-focused ideas
• Execute business plans, resolve issues and deliver solutions to meet customer needs and drive profitable growth
• Conduct professional presentations on DeLallo product and service solutions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in the food or beverage industry is required; preferably in retail sales
• Successful sales and negotiating experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions and proof of current vehicle insurance
• Must be available to maintain schedule appropriate with customer’s business operations and travel 75% or more
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within the company and assigned accounts
• Ability to rapidly adapt to changing business needs and priorities
• Willingness to learn and work in all areas of the business as needs dictate

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
• Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision (available after 14 days for full time employees)
• Hospital Indemnity
• Term Life Insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Free flu shots (all employees)
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)
• Career Advancement
• Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
• Training & Development
• Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
• Individualized Intern Development
• Referral Program
• On-Line Purchase Discount

Company Description

Founded in 1950, the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry, we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette, PA, as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant, PA, where we lead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant, Penn, PA, and Oroville, CA. In addition, we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville, CA, as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville, PA.

The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations, dedicated team members who exhibit a strong work ethic, teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow, so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience, education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers, to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the market—to delight their neighbors with innovative, authentic and wholesome foods.