Sales

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE (Partial Listing)

As of January 31, 2012

• FOOD SALES ACCOUNT ExECUTIVE - PITTSBURGH AREA - $50-65,000+++ GREAT BENEFITS

  Join a tremendously successful meat and seafood purveyor with a wonderful reputation, serving some of the finest restaurants and foodservice establishments in over 10 states. Our client is looking for an outgoing, sales-oriented restaurant or food sales professional to join their stellar company. With a reputation for providing excellent customer service and reliability, this individual must possess high standards and integrity.

   

  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Polished, professional image

  • In-depth knowledge of all products and services offered

  • Meet with clients on a regular basis to ensure needs are met and sales potential is maximized

  • Resolve any issues with  clients

  • Solicit new clients for business opportunities

  • Must be reachable at any time by cell phone/email and respond to all client needs immediately

  • Candidates must have the ability to work from home office and travel when necessary

   

  Ideal candidates will have extensive experience either as restaurant or food service manager, food sales representative with a major distributor or purveyor, or executive chef with a great sales personality.

   

  Send resume in a Word format attachment to kevin@harperjobs.com

   

• SALES ASSOCIATES - FURNITURE RETAILER - EXCELLENT COMPENSATION PACKAGE AND GREAT BENEFITS!

Are you an experienced sales associate looking for a great opportunity with a growing retailer? Our client, a furniture company based in Michigan, is opening two new stores and needs several new sales associates.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Polished image

• Ability to follow sales process

• Positive mental attitude

• Eagerness to initiate and close sales

• Customer service focus

• Flexible work schedule (evenings/weekends/holidays, etc.)

Sales associates can earn anywhere between $40K and $100K annually, depending on sales volume.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to kevin@harperjobs.com 

• STORE MANAGER - EXPANDING FURNITURE RETAILER - EXCELLENT SALARY PLUS GREAT BENEFITS!

Excellent new opportunity available for a talented retail manager. Our client, an expanding furniture retailer, is opening two new locations and needs two seasoned retail managers!

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 5-7 years experience as a store manager in a furniture retail store (or related retailer)

• Excellent ability to manage staff

• Proven sales track record

• Flexible work schedule (evenings/weekends/holidays, etc.)

Send resume in a Word format attachment to kevin@harperjobs.com 

• Catering and event sales manager - on and off premise

Confidential search for catering sales candidate with hotel, restaurant, conference center, or off premise catering company sales experience. Our client works with many venues in Detroit area as a preferred caterer of choice, or catering partner. They also work with many of Detroit area corporations for special event planning. Must enjoy outside sales and marketing, and have excellent sales presentation skills. Great benefits, salary and incentive program, working for a prestigious company.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com

• CORPORATE CATERING MARKETING & SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

  Harper Associates has been retained by an expanding, upscale catering venue that specializes in Corporate catering. Primary focus is for office meetings (breakfasts or lunches), corporate gift baskets, outdoor BBQs, and some social catering. We are seeking an extremely personable and assertive sales professional to network with executive secretaries and other decision makers who coordinate catered meetings and events. This is an outside sales and marketing position, with heavy emphasis on visiting potential clients in person to distribute menus, brochures and sample food treats. Will also follow-up with new and existing customers and ensure satisfaction. Responsibilities will also include handling public relations and social media (facebook, twitter, etc.) to further expand business. Position required creativity and outside sales experience with many contacts in the local marketplace. Salary and incentive package. Realistic first year earning potential is $50-65,000. Great Monday - Friday hours!!

   

  Send a resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com

   

• ASSISTANT JEWELRY STORE MANAGER

  Very successful jewelry retailer in suburban Detroit recognized for offering extraordinary customer service, is seeking a dynamic professional to join its management team. The Assistant Store Manager will work cooperatively with the Manager to ensure that the store functions smoothly and consistently and will provide leadership to make certain that Sales Associates meet and exceed customer expectations.

   

  We are seeking a true team player who is goal oriented and always seeking ways to enhance sales, procedures and the customer experience. The Assistant Store Manager must be accustomed to taking action in response to customer needs as quickly and courteously as possible.

   

  Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to assisting the Manager with the following:

• Coordinating scheduling for all Sales Associates

• Overseeing and observing performance of each Associate and mentoring and training accordingly. Includes assistance with paperwork, special orders, warranty clarifications, closing sales, etc.

• Resolving any customer complaints

• Organizing and facilitating meetings with Sales Associates

• Planning and executing promotional sales events

• Merchandise inventory

• Community events

   

  Requirements include:

   

• Experience selling fine jewelry including diamonds, luxury goods or luxury services

• Solid understanding of retail sales operations, sales forecasting, scheduling, revenue generation

• Previous success in a supervisory role, with strong ability to motivate and train others

• Good math skills and ability to create detailed reports

• Excellent communication skills and superior customer service focus

       All inquiries will remain confidential.

       Send resume in a Word format attachment to kevin@harperjobs.com