Food Sales Representative CV Sample

Extremely organised and efficient Food Sales Representative with years of experience seeking a position in which to utilise my skills and natural sales abilities

• Excellent salesmanship and ability to close a deal
• In-depth knowledge of the food and beverage industry
• Understanding of nutrition and the basic benefits or dangers of specific foods
• Available to travel when necessary and work nights or weekends if needed
• Exceptional mathematics skills needed to perform calculations and give estimates
• Capable of working independently or with a group of other Food Sales Representatives
• Thorough in all account paperwork and recordkeeping

October 2007 to present General Foods, Inc., London, England Food Sales Representative

• Visit local grocery stores and food distributors to arrange for product dispersal
• Communicate with current clients to discuss amount of sales, customer satisfaction, and future contracts
• Draught reports of product sales and revenue to present to company executives
• Travel to stores and food expos to set up a booth providing samples and information for new products

April 2003 to October 2007 Market Fresh Foods, London, England Food Sales Representative

• Researched and learned company products, their nutrition benefits, price, ingredients, etc. to be prepared for customer questions
• Spoke with potential clients to educate them about the product and convince them to invest in the company
• Compiled sales reports and client contracts
• Worked to achieve a certain amount of sales on a monthly basis