Hudson Valley Baking Company, a manufacturer of desserts, is seeking a Full-Time/Part-Time Sales Professional with Outside Sales Experience (a must). Good Salary and great Bonus potential for the right applicant. This is a Monday to Friday position (no Holidays). Great opportunity for Pastry Chefs, and Chefs, looking to change careers. We are a company specializing in high-quality baking desserts. We're looking for a proactive and energetic individual to add to our team. As a member of our team you will be responsible for building your own customer base, as well as, calling on existing company accounts, directly engaging with cooks, chefs, managers, and owners within your account. Experience with restaurants, multi-units, hotels, food and dessert distributors, a plus. Chef or Pastry Chef experience a plus.. Applicant must be result orientated, organized, and hard-working. Essential Job Functions * Identify and contact sales leads using a variety of methods including: cold-calling, walk-in visits, in-person meetings, networking, social media, referrals, etc. * Responsible for building relationships with current and prospective customers, managing collections, and directly soliciting orders from customers on an ongoing basis...this is a hands-on job that requires constantly re-engaging the customer to ensure continued sales and success! * Obtain a strong knowledge of the products we sell through coaching, self-initiated learning, and/or prior experience * Present new, existing, and/or seasonal product offerings to current and prospective customers; supply information regarding product availability, pricing, and features * Add value to customers by assisting with menu development, food cost analysis, and offering unique solutions to their establishment * Develop and maintain relationships within the local culinary community; stay informed on local and industry trends * Communicate with buying and operations departments regarding: customer needs, preferences, and requests; shipping/delivery preferences and issues; product availability and sales volume estimates * Attend a limited number of industry events on behalf of the company Salary with commission commensurate with the applicant's experience. Please contact Hudson Valley Baking Company at 914-777-9600, or email us your resume to hudsonvalleyfoods@gmail.com.