SALES COMMERCIAL I LFS

Description

LFS, Inc. was established in 1967 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trident Seafoods. Our corporate headquarters is in Bellingham WA, and we have two year-round locations in Washington State: Bellingham and Seattle. LFS also has five year-round locations in Alaska: Anchorage, Cordova, Dutch Harbor, Homer (Kachemak Gear Shed), and Sitka; and two seasonal locations in Dillingham and Naknek. While our core business is supplying the commercial fishing industry, we have evolved to include industrial and sports netting sales, hydraulic sales and services, wholesale/industrial sales, recreational marine and outdoor sales, and internet sales.

Summary:

LFS is seeking an experienced sales representative to join our team. Your primary role will be to drive sales and revenue by building strong, long-term customer relationships in the commercial fishing community.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Understands the gear types used in commercial fishing in WA and AK waters.
• Can explain the differences in materials, durability, and performance of netting materials.
• Recommend gear based on vessel type, target species, fishing method, and regional conditions.
• Manage existing accounts while actively prospecting for new customers.
• Talk with commercial customers on the sales floor and by phone.
• Manage and grow customer relationships.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, year-round benefited position.

Pay range is $30-$35 per hour. This is an office, onsite position.

Minimum Requirements

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• Associate degree (AA) from two-year college or university; or one to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven sales experience.
• Effective communication skills (in person, phone, written) and the ability to build rapport with clients.

Preferred education and experience

• Commercial fishing experience.
• Knowledge of marine and/or industrial product lines.

Work environment:

• Desk in commercial area on sales floor.
• The noise level is moderate.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand; use a keyboard and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds.

Work authorizations:

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

LFS offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year.

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Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.