Sales Representative

Operator Sales Representative – Central/West Illinois & Chicago Suburbs

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs.

Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

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 the central/western region of Illinois, as well as the Chicago suburbs. Work from home office in the south/west Chicagoland area such as Naperville, Aurora, or Joliet. If you are a go-getter, enjoy getting in front of customers and love eating and being around food this is your dream job!

• Maximize Commercial and Non-Commercial sales (Healthcare, College & University, Recreation, Business & Industry, and K-12 Schools food service operators/Bids) for approximately 60+ accounts in assigned territory by effectively penetrating accounts, driving contract compliance, and increasing sales
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Manager and Territory Sales Reps within the designated zone to coordinate sales activities at the customer account level
• Develop operator business plans in conjunction with market plans
• Support and executes 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 centralized reporting system,
• Follow sales process that includes gathering information, uncovering needs, presenting features and benefits, providing solutions, and closing sale with focus on approximately 60+ assigned operators
• Travel required in assigned territory at least four days per week
• Support distributor and operator events in the surrounding area
• Overnight Travel is up to 20% in assigned market area.

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

• Food service sales experience