POSITION: Newly Created - Account Representative - Latin America
SALARY: 60 – 75k base with bonus potential
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Guru Recruits (sister company of HRGURU) has been retained by a leading global supplier to the food service industry with a long-established reputation for quality products, precision manufacturing and exceptional customer service to fill the position of Bilingual LATAM Field Representative . Our client delivers flexible, value-driven restaurant equipment solutions to major customers in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
SUMMARY
Primary responsibility requires with Market Manager on retaining and servicing the broad based customer relationships for replacement equipment sales (small wares) through restaurant customers in Latin America and the Caribbean. The secondary emphasis is to build on the company’s presence in the region through customer acquisition.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Responsible for all replacement sales and coordinate of Latin American replacement
sales through Dallas office
• Assist Market Manager as needed
• Promote and develop marketing initiatives for replacement parts and equipment sales
in Latin America
• Maintain high level of replacement parts and buyouts/fabricated equipment knowledge
• Attend trade shows and association meetings
• Work with company’s Dallas engineering group to develop small wares/replacement and fabrication opportunities
• Identify commercial opportunities to increase replacement sales margin and increase
customer base in Latin America
• Work the large master franchisee (LATAM) to generate new business, preparing and presenting proposals and maintaining existing relationships
• Develop relationships with key owner/operators and corporate stores in target regions
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• MUST have 3-5 years of inside /outside sales experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experienced in sales (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Knowledge of restaurant equipment & operations will be given preference
• Experience in manufacturing/stainless steel will be given preference
• Stable work history (no more than 3 jobs in 5 years)
• Engineering background a plus
• Marketing background a plus
• Bilingual and Bi-cultural preferred (meaning have lived abroad in a Latin American country)
• No SPONSORSHIPS available at this time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the workforce both English and Spanish and Outstanding presentation skills
• Interview will be conducted in Spanish and a written test will administered
• Self starter as this is a NEWLY CREATED position and somewhat unstructured
• Ability to travel 30% North And South America and the Caribbean; Portuguese would be a plus
• The desire to be very "hands on"
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Customer Relationship Management and understand how to leverage the Internet for research projects, etc…
LOCATION
The final candidate will work closely with the Dallas sales team responsible for Latin America. The preference is that the candidate is based Dallas at North American Headquarters but may consider otherwise for the right candidate.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
Complete fluency in Spanish and English is essential. (Portuguese would be an additional benefit). The ability to read/write reports, business correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and customers.
BENEFITS & PERKS
CAREER GROWTH - As sales in this market increase, there will be personal and professional growth and development.
COMPETITIVE SALARY – Above market compensation with bonus potential for the right candidate who is a personality match and possesses the technical background (has restaurant equipment sales experience. Seek candidate who is bilingual and a cultural fit (lived abroad)
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS - You will receive a competitive a benefits package that includes 401k (with 100% match and immediate vesting), medical, dental, vision and health savings account.
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NEW APPLICANTS
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All qualified applicants will be contacted by phone or email for further employment screening.
Include LATAM in email subject line. sales@gururecruits.com
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MWOB Certified / Bilingual Staff
Hiring Organization: sales@gururecruits.com
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Compensation: Base Salary 60-75K with bonus potential
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