Job Description

Outside Sales Representative

Aunt Sally's Pralines

The Opportunity

Aunt Sally’s Pralines is seeking a motivated Outside Sales Representative to join our growing team.

Since 1935, Aunt Sally’s Pralines has been part of New Orleans as a family-owned candy, gourmet foods, and authentic gifts business. As we build on nearly a century of handcrafting our beloved pralines, we are looking for an Outside Sales Representative to increase sales across grocery, hospitality, and event channels by opening new accounts, growing existing relationships, coordinating in-store promotions, and representing our brand at key events. We offer a positive, team-oriented, and respectful workplace that is deeply committed to training, growth, and development.

This role is ideal for someone who is honest, hardworking, and excited to represent a beloved local brand. We are looking for an outgoing, competitive professional with a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and a desire to learn and advance. If you are a team player who thrives working independently in the field, has strong listening and negotiation skills, and values attention to detail, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful results while advancing your professional career.

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Outside Sales Representative reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Manager, your primary responsibility will be to increase sales through the following key initiatives.

Grocery

• Open new accounts.
• Gain new items in existing accounts.
• Execute strategic in-store tasting events.
• Work with wholesalers to sell and execute displays, sell and execute new products, and ensure accounts are well stocked and pricing is correct.

Hotels

• Open new accounts, including new hotels and new outlets within hotels (gift shops, room service, turndown service, welcome bags, catering events, restaurants). 
• Work with concierges and other hotel staff to motivate visitors to visit our retail stores.

Events

• Represent Aunt Sally’s at events targeted at wholesalers, retailers, and retailer grand openings.

Other

• Work within a team to execute delivery of gift baskets if needed in busy season (November and December).

Location and Nature of Work

This position is based in Louisiana with a concentration in New Orleans. As an Outside Sales Representative, the majority of your time will be spent in the field in New Orleans, driving to meet customers and potential new customers at their places of business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience calling on grocery stores as a sales representative and/or merchandiser. Experience calling on Rouses stores is a plus.
• Personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and car insurance required.

Desired Personal Attributes and Skills

• Honest
• Outgoing and positive attitude
• Hardworking
• Competitive
• Able to work independently in the field
• Good listening and negotiation skills
• Team player
• Desire to learn, grow, and advance
• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission once benchmark is achieved
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Transportation reimbursement including federal rate per mile to cover gas, insurance, and maintenance
• Reimbursement for parking and client entertainment expenses

To Be Considered

To be considered, candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to AuntSallysSalesRep@consultssa.com. 

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process, please call Camille Frugé, SSA Consultants at (225) 769-2676 or email her directly at AuntSallysSalesRep@consultssa.com. 

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