We seek energetic, self-directed, and self-managing team players who thrive in an informal yet results-driven work environment. At Orca Bay, we enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes the following benefits:

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Voluntary vision insurance
  • Section 125 plan (flexible spending account)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance (for select positions)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discounts for seafood purchases

Our benefits package is subject to change at any time, so please see the job listing for the most current information.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

OPEN POSITIONS:

Position Title:  RETAIL SALES MANAGER –Mid Atlantic/Northeast

Department:                             Sales

Reporting relationships:      Reports to Director of Retail Sales

Job Summary:  Working out of home office in Mid Atlantic or Northeastern US, under minimal supervision, sells Orca Bay products to supermarket/grocery store chains and major retail warehouses in assigned region. 

 Essential Functions:

  • Meet & exceed company sales growth and margin objectives by promoting and selling company products (Branded/Private Label & Commodity/Value Added) through grocery/mass merchandise retailers, wholesalers and distributors.  Provides customers with price quotations and information regarding delivery and service.
  • Sells commodity items on a weekly basis through direct customer contacts.
  • Evaluates and identifies “account specific” new product opportunities.
  • Maintains weekly contact with warehouse and distributor buyers.
  • Monitors customer sales and procedures to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Develops and manages “account specific” quarterly programs to increase sales in territory and meet profitability objectives; targeting existing accounts and new accounts (thru cold calls)..
  • Manage, monitor and evaluate assigned retail brokers.  Train and educate broker sales force on Orca Bay products.  Assist with sales calls.  Provide recommendations to appoint and terminate brokers when necessary.
  • Responds to and resolves consumer complaints in a timely fashion.
  • Conducts product demonstrations and training as necessary.
  • Working knowledge of Nielsen & Symphony IRI data to evaluate category performance.
  • Attends food shows to promote and sell company products as needed.
  • Perform special projects as assigned by the Director of Retail Sales & Marketing.

Secondary Responsibilities, Duties:

  • Train other sales team members on retail products and broker programs.
  • Assist Customer Service Representatives with updating and maintaining files on brokers/customers.
  • Assists customer service with delivery issues or product recalls when necessary.

 Minimum Requirements

Education:  AA degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:  Minimum 3 years of frozen category retail grocery sales experience.  Frozen seafood sales experience a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:  Intermediate level proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Requires excellent time management skills, and written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast paced work environment.  Requires professional demeanor for constant interaction with numerous internal and external contacts.

 Working Conditions:  Typical office environment with moderate noise levels. Work functions require ability to meet multiple and competing project deadlines in a fast paced work environment with numerous interruptions.  This position requires extended hours due to seasonal business demands.  Requires travel to brokers, customers, and food shows on a monthly basis, or more frequently as needed.

 Physical Requirements:  Normal hearing, good speaking voice and clear enunciation. Requires sitting for extended periods of time and ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.  Requires occasional travel.

 Disclaimer:  The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Contact Us:

Email your resume to: hr@orcabayfoods.com

Or, visit our employment office to fill out an application:

Orca Bay Seafoods
900 Powell Avenue SW
Renton, WA 98057-2907
425-204-9100 phone
800-932-ORCA toll-free

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