930 Sales Associate - Wholesale & National Retail Accounts-Boca Raton, FL or remote-Deep Sea Atlantic North America
Company: Deep Sea Atlantic North America
Location: Boca Raton, FL 33432 (On-Site / Remote available to the right candidates)
Deep Sea Atlantic North America is a multinational leader in the wholesale and importation of fresh and frozen seafood. As a vertically integrated company, we maintain direct access to partner plants and extensive seafood inventories, serving the North American market. Our pioneering approach and market leadership have driven growth, enabling us to expand into new channels and provide customers with direct access to premium seafood products. We are now focused on selling both wholesale seafood commodities and introducing a new line of retail products to large retailers and grocery chains.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Sales Associate to join our on-site team in Boca Raton. The role will focus on two main objectives: (1) expanding our wholesale seafood commodities business, and (2) introducing and selling our new retail seafood product line to large retail buyers. The Sales Associate will manage client relationships, track inventory, coordinate deliveries, and assist with collections, all while maintaining product knowledge and achieving sales targets.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Sales & Customer Relations
Proactively sell wholesale and retail seafood products, achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Educate customers on product offerings and help them select the best options for their needs.
New Account Acquisition & Lead Generation
Identify and pursue new customers, generating leads through cold calling, visits, trade shows, and events.
Develop strategies to grow the customer base in both the wholesale and retail sectors.
Inventory & Delivery Management
Track sales-related inventory, ensuring product availability and accuracy.
Coordinate customer pickups, deliveries, and order fulfillment with the logistics team.
Customer Management & Collections
Serve as the main point of contact for customers, providing exceptional service.
Assist in the collections process by ensuring timely payments and resolving overdue accounts.
Product Knowledge & Software Proficiency
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of company products and services.
Utilize Netyield and Microsoft Office for managing inventory, sales data, and customer accounts.
Qualifications:
Proven ability to generate sales leads and grow both wholesale and retail business.
Experience in selling to wholesale buyers and large retail chains is preferred.
Excellent communication and phone skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in seafood, retail, or wholesale (though candidates without seafood experience are welcome to apply).
Must be able to work on-site and contribute to a growing team.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Bonus pay
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Additional Information:
Pay: $90,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Language Skills: English required; Spanish is a plus.
License: Valid Driver's License preferred.
If you're ready to join a market leader in the seafood industry and are driven to grow both wholesale and retail sales, we encourage you to apply!
TO APPLY: Submit your resume to jim@fishjobs.com and note Job # 930 in the subject line.