Sales Representative

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Representative to support the growth of National Food Group within the Commissary segment, with a strong focus on the corrections market. This role is responsible for developing new customer relationships, revitalizing past connections, and driving revenue growth through strategic sales efforts. The Sales Representative will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure customer needs are met with tailored solutions, while consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in the commissary space and a deep understanding of the unique needs of the corrections environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing team and make a meaningful impact in a specialized market.

• Active prospecting within given territory – to include cold calling and customer visits
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers and prospects
• Lead generation through calls and marketing efforts
• Continually cross‑sell and upsell all commissary items across multiple categories
• Manage customer relationships and handle issues promptly within company policy
• Increase revenue and profit within assigned territory by closing new orders
• Work closely with management to achieve sales objectives
• Create and/or communicate with marketing to produce marketing material, including order guides/flyers/recipes
• Management of order process from entry to invoice and follow‑up
• Sending samples to prospective customers
• Working with purchasing to source new products or develop new products to meet customer demand
• Travel to trade shows and presentations
• Work on commissary catalogs with the marketing and purchasing team to drive awareness and sales across all categories
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College degree preferred
• Sales experience preferred, but not required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• High school education or equivalent
• Ability to travel overnight up to 20%
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to quickly establish rapport
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced working environment
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• High level of computer literacy

• Work under pressure
• Organize and prioritize work
• Communicate effectively with others over the telephone and in person
• Resolve problems

• Problem resolution
• Sales negotiation
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Prioritization of tasks
• Advanced communication both written and verbal

We love when our team members are happy and healthy! At National Food Group, you'll have the following benefits and perks:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision care insurance
• Group life & voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Flexible savings plan
• Short-term & long-term disability
• PTO & PTO buy up
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Split office/work-from-home

Works in a temperature-controlled office environment. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to fulfill these requirements. The above statements generally describe the principal and essential functions of the job but should not be construed as a detailed description of all essential functions that may be inherent in the job.

National Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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