Title: Outside Sales Executive – Aloha POS by NCRLocation: Chicago, IL

Leader in Hospitality Point-of Sale (POS) Systems & Services for the restaurant and hospitality industries. Exclusive Sales, Consultation & Implementation office servicing the 6 County Chicago Metropolitan Area.

Local Chicago is looking for a person to join our team of Outside Sales Executives. This is NOT an entry-level position. We are looking for someone with previous Restaurant /Hospitality Management experience. Secondly, someone with strong knowledge and experience with the Aloha POS System - both Front-of-House and Back-of-House is preferred. Lastly, sales experience is preferred but not "a must", however, it will definitely add to the candidate's qualification. Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility

• Works with Sales Manager to prospect and canvass assigned sales territory for opportunities within the restaurant, hospitality, and bar & nightclub markets.
• Conducts surveys with prospective customers to identify needs and match those needs with Aloha POS and/or other Aloha products and services.
• Travels throughout assigned geographic territory to call on prospective customers to secure meetings and solicit business. Talks with customers via phone to schedule appointments and completes in-person surveys, sales presentations and demos while emphasizing salable features and benefits. Must own a car.
• Enters prospect and new customer data and other sales data for prospects and customers into CRM database.
• Maintains accurate customer contact information in company CRM system.
• Prepares and maintains accurate sales forecasts and reports.
• Prepares sales presentations, product demos, and presents proposals to prospects.
• Submits complete and accurate order entry information to Sales Management and Operations Team when orders are obtained.
• Develops and maintains relationships with networking groups, hospitality industry associations, and personal contacts. Maintains follow up and ongoing relationship with existing customer base.

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree - Business/Finance/Accounting/Hospitality Management (preferred)
• Previous Management experience, Training or Certification - In the food service industry, Hospitality or a related technology field strongly preferred.
• Computer Proficiency - Possesses skills and experience with the Internet and standard Windows-based applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Knowledge of a Sales CRM system like Goldmine, SalesForce, Tigerpaw or ACT would be a plus. Knowledge of the Aloha POS System is a plus.
• Business Acumen - Must have some form of restaurant experience, preferably in management. Demonstrates knowledge of restaurant business and operations. Must have good knowledge of the Chicago restaurant & nightclub markets.
• Communication Skills - Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to analytically read and interpret written information.
• Customer Service – Successfully Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and professional manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The employee must have an environment that is conducive to periodically work from home. The employee must already have a high-speed internet connection, and printer. Company will provide laptop computer and reimburse all reasonable business expenses.Compensation: Competitive and Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits package including Base Salary, Generous Commissions, Mileage Reimbursement, Extensive Health Care Plan and 401K

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

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