Foodservice Sales Field Specialist

We are now looking for a Sales Representative to join our Foodservice department and take on the district of the greater Stockholm area. You will work in a team of 9 people, all dedicated to the Swedish Foodservice market and report to the Foodservice Manager for Sweden. This position is full time and will be appointed as soon as possible. Diversity of thoughts, background and experience are our keys to success and we aim to build the Barilla of tomorrow through the integration and cross-fertilization of a diverse workface! About the position You will be accountable to target strategic and important foodservice customers; wholesalers as well as end buyers within both the public and private sector in order to increase sales for the Barilla and Wasa brands in your district. You will be requested to do an average of 600 visits per year and for sure there will be a lot of focus on restaurants and hotels in this district. Other recurring tasks include fairs, and trade shows, customer management and tasting sessions – all in order to drive volume thru these expansive channels. The job demands a lot of own responsibility and accountability. The district covers public and private restaurants, 8 local wholesale dealers, and dietary managers. The number of overnight stays are approximately 2 per month, which increases to around 4-6 nights during industry trade fairs and expos. About you We are looking for a person who has documented experience within sales, preferably within Foodservice, and one foot in the restaurant business with chefmanship skills. You have a great passion for food and set high standards from yourself. You deliver quality in everything you do. You are truly service minded individual however with high integrity. You see potential where others see difficulties. Since the district is rather large and contains our biggest city you have no problems setting priorities and pushing for what you believe. You should live in the greater area of Stockholm and have a valid drivers license. You speak English and Swedish fluently and have very good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office tools, preferably also within Argus, which is our sales support system. You are further open minded and inclusive and foster team work to get the job done even if you have no problem to work alone. You enjoy working independently, building long-term relationships with clients as well as professional networks, and are used to meeting high volume targets in a fast paced environment. To succeed in our company you naturally show a can do attitude and a growth mindset - the sky is the limit. Above all this it is important to us that you like our products and share our values; Intellectual Curiosity, Passion, Courage, Trust and Integrity and that you look forward to growing in our Company. Apply for this position here! Apply before September 1. About Barilla Barilla is one of the largest Italian food companies in the world and is the market leader for pasta worldwide. We are market leaders for pasta sauces in continental Europe, bakery products in Italy and crisp bread in Scandinavia. We are one of the world’s most esteemed food companies and are recognized worldwide as a symbol of Italian know-how by respecting our longstanding traditional principles and values, considering employees a fundamental asset and developing leading-edge production systems. Our vision is to help people live better, by bringing well-being and the joy of eating into their everyday lives! Barilla Sverige AB, previously Wasabröd AB, has been a part of the Barilla group since 1999 and the Wasa brand is since 2007 one of the many bakery brands in the Barilla portfolio, but still our only and most important bakery brand in Scandinavia. We employ over 500 people and our headquarter is located in Stockholm city.