Sales Representative, Foodservice

Sales Representative, Food service

Miami, Florida | $60,000 - $80,000 USD + Performance Bonus

We are looking for a driven and resourceful Sales Representative to spearhead the company's entry into the Miami food service market. This is a brand new position with no existing customer base, offering the right candidate the opportunity to build a territory from scratch.

Reporting to the Operations Manager with a dotted-line relationship to the Sales Manager, the role requires a self-starter with deep industry knowledge, strong prospecting skills, and the tenacity to develop and grow new accounts. Travel is required, and a valid driver's license is essential. This position is open to candidates currently based in Miami and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Identify, prospect, and develop new food service accounts across the Miami market, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and food retail
• Buildandmaintainstrongclientrelationships,actingastheprimarypointofcontactforallaccountneeds
• Present and promote the company's product range to potential and existing clients through regular sales calls and client visits
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs and match them with the right product solutions from the company's portfolio
• Collaborate with the operations and warehouse team to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment for all accounts
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback to identify new opportunities and refine sales approach
  
  Maintain accurate records of sales activity, pipeline, and account performance, reporting regularly to management
• Represent the company professionally at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions within the Miami market

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience within the food service industry, OR minimum 5 years of culinary experience with a strong understanding of food service operations
• Associate'sdegreerequired; a Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, or a related field is an advantage
• Provenabilitytoprospect,develop,andgrowasalesterritoryfromthegroundup
• Strong knowledge of the Miami food service market and an existing network within the industry is highly desirable
• Excellent communication,negotiation,and relationship-building skills
• Highly self-motivatedwiththeabilitytoworkindependentlyandmanageaterritorywithminimalsupervision
• Valid driver'slicenserequired;mustbecomfortablewithregulartravelwithintheMiamiarea
• Mustbecurrentlybasedin Miami;visasponsorshipisnotavailableforthisrole

• Salary:$60,000to $80,000
  
  USDperannum,plusaperformance-based bonus.
• Allapplicantinformationwillbekeptstrictlyconfidential.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a current CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience.