What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Sales Specialist position at Bridor North America?
Job Title: Market Operator, Sales Specialist
What you will be doing:
The Sales Specialist will expand Bridor business at the end-user level while partnering with local distributor sales reps to drive distribution. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager and working closely with the local broker and regional managers in the respective markets to execute the sales plan for key account targets. The goal is to become an expert in Bridor product preparation and presentation skills.
Reports to: Regional Sales Manager
Responsibilities:
- Expand distribution by working directly with distributors and Regional Managers in the assigned markets
- Identify and sell key accounts, coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, college/universities, and hotels
- Develop and maintain a target list for the assigned markets!
- Force distribution where necessary
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, culinary, hospitality or equivalent baking experience
- 2 Years experience with either direct bakery related sales or distributor/broker sales experience
- Ability to build strong relationships
- A collaborative personality style/able to work across functions within the organization and able to work with people from various backgrounds
- Competitive and driven with high personal standards and goals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
Preferred Experience:
- 1-3 years Culinary or baking experience
- Experience in customer relations, sales, or marketing
- Prior food broker sales or distributor sales representative experience
- Experience PIONEERING a food service product line
- Chef in restaurant or foodservice channel
This role is heavily field-focused and ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with others, creating delicious experiences, and building a rewarding career in the food sales industry.