Entry Level Foodservice Sales Rep

Entry Level Food service Sales Rep (Multiple Locations)

Austin, MN, United States and 9 more

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Job Purpose: Food service Sales Representatives are responsible for calling on a variety of existing customers with the objective of increasing sales for their district.

Food service Sales

Job Description:

The Food service Group is responsible for the sales and marketing of all products to both commercial and non-commercial food service operations. The primary customer is the food service distributor, who buys our products and re-distributes them to food service operators such as restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, etc. You will spend much of your time bringing new products, usage ideas, and merchandising ideas to the operators, and educate distributor personnel on why they should be selling Hormel products.

Hormel Foods sells indirectly in the food service division; products are delivered to end users via a food service distributor such as SYSCO and US Foods.

As a Hormel Foods food service salesperson, you will have the potential to call on hundreds of food service operators. Our marketing department also provides multiple tools to help you educate the food service distributors and operators.

Food service Sales Training: Sales Representatives will be assigned to one of our 19 area offices throughout the United States and spend between 8-12 months training, on average. This program includes training on Hormel products, the Company, competitor products, industry dynamics, selling techniques, marketing responsibilities, and our overall business model and strategy. Your time will be spent both in the office and in the market making sales calls and consulting our wide variety of customers.

New sales hires embark on a comprehensive development journey that includes four in-person training seminar experiences during their first 15 months. These immersive sessions feature a wide array of sales and marketing presentations led by our Food service corporate staff, covering product presentations, strategic sales techniques, production facility tours, and professional development workshops. In addition, all new hires participate in a robust training program blending online learning modules with mentor-guided, hands‑on sales experiences— ensuring they gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to succeed in their roles.

Food service Sales Advancement: Relocation is important in advancing a sales and marketing career at Hormel Foods. A typical career will involve 2‑3 promotions within the first five years, and each promotion usually requires relocating. Successful Sales Representatives advance to Territory Managers A and AA, Account Executives and Senior Account Executives. Success in sales may also lead to advanced positions such as Sales Leadership, Chain Account Sales, Marketing, or other corporate positions such as Sales Training Manager or Segment Specialist.

Hormel Foods promotes from within.

Responsibilities:

• Increase business by adding products to distribution and expanding the usage of existing Hormel Foods products
• Implement marketing strategies for their products
• Receive training on Hormel Foods products, selling techniques, route building, and business planning

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Professional Selling, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Hospitality, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or a related field. 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher preferred.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods products, which may include but are not limited to pork, beef, chicken, and peanuts.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive for extended periods.
• Must be open to relocation.

Location: One of our sales offices in cities throughout the United States.

Compensation: The starting rate for this role is $1,300.00 weekly ($67,600 annually).

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and more.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

• Job Identification 34823
• Posting Date 07/10/2026, 12:28 PM
• Job Schedule Full time