I. JOB SUMMARY
The Sales Associate - Institutional is expected to make Auro Chocolate one of the leading brands in the market. The Sales Associate is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategies to achieve company sales targets, concentrating on Institutional Clients.
II. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
Sales
- Develop and monitor sales targets
- Identify potential customers and set approach strategies
- Negotiate agreements to meet or exceed sales objectives
Administrative
- Maintain a database of all customers for timely, clear and concise understanding
- Coordinate shipping schedules and timely delivery of goods
- Work with the Marketing Team in organization and execution of events and product launches
Client Interaction
- Develop strong, long-term client relationships
- Resolve issues and handle customer complaints quickly and effectively
Other Responsibilities
- Support and participate in Auro’s presence at local and international tradeshows and conferences
- May perform other duties as needed
III. BASIC RELATIONSHIP
- Reports to Managing Directors
- Works closely with Marketing Department
- Coordinates timelines with the Production Team
III. JOB SPECIFICATION
- 2-3 years of professional sales experience in the food industry, particularly in retail sales and merchandising
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized: able to maintain accurate and consistent documents/records
- Strong written and verbal communication, effective organization, ability to work independently and collaboratively, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
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Ability and willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally
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