Sales Representative

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We are hiring an early career Operator (Customer) Sales Representative who will be responsible for driving incremental volume growth and sustaining existing volume in food service accounts in Houston, TX.

• Maximize commercial and non-commercial sales for approximately 60+ food service operator accounts in the assigned territory by effectively penetrating accounts, driving contract compliance, and increasing sales.
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager and Territory Sales Reps to coordinate sales activities at the customer account level.
• Develop operator business plans in conjunction with market plans.
• Support and execute product presentations and demonstrations in commercial food service kitchens.
• Attend sales meetings, training sessions, food shows, and industry events to network with prospective accounts.
• Ensure accurate operator sales activity is recorded via the centralized reporting system,
• Follow a sales process that includes gathering information, uncovering needs, presenting features and benefits, providing solutions, and closing sales with a focus on approximately 60+ assigned operators.
• Travel required in the assigned territory at least four days per week.
• Support distributor and operator events in the surrounding area.
• Overnight travel is a minimum 25% in Houston, East Texas, Gulf Coast, & surrounding areas.

• Bachelor’s degree or Culinary Arts degree and 1 year of experience including internships in the food service industry.

• Food service sales experience.
• Previous experience conducting sales calls in commercial kitchens and preparing food as part of the sales process.
• Current relationships in food service sales with distribution and/or operators.

The base salary range for this position is $47,250 – $78,750 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being, including health benefits, retirement, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan’s Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.

Entry level

Full-time

Sales and Business Development

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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