Position: Brand Ambassador – Long beach and OC area
Location: Long Beach, OCarea
Reports to: Sales Manager
Workstyle: 80% on the road | 20% office or work-from-home
Are you passionate about food, hospitality, and building relationships?
Join a fast-growing international company bringing premium Italian products to top restaurants, hotels, and markets across the United States.
What You’ll Do
Customer Management & New Business
- Visit restaurants, hotels, and markets to introduce our brand and products.
- Build and maintain strong, professional customer relationships.
- Support the existing client portfolio and identify upselling opportunities.
- Help expand into new accounts and high-potential leads.
Daily Sales Execution
- Organize and run tasting meetings with chefs and buyers.
- Prepare quotes, proposals, and product offers.
- Enter orders, manage follow-ups, and maintain consistent client communication.
- Ensure exceptional customer service at all times.
Product Knowledge & Tastings
- Develop strong knowledge of our product range
- Conduct demos, tastings, and on-site product presentations.
- Prepare product lists, pricing sheets, and basic technical materials.
- Report trends, customer feedback, and field opportunities.
- Assist with documentation and basic sales reporting.
On-Site Operational Support
- Deliver samples, marketing material, and tasting products when needed.
- Support promotional events and client activations.
- Assist with basic logistics tied to sales activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with Microsoft Teams
- Familiarity with NECS or other order management systems
- Experience with CRM tools
- Fluent in English and Spanish; Italian is a plus
- Valid CA driver’s license and reliable car for local travel
- Comfortable working 80% on the road and 20% from home/office for admin and planning
What You’ll Learn
- How to navigate one of the most dynamic F&B markets in the United States
- How to work with high-profile accounts including 5-star hotels, renowned chefs, and leading hospitality venues
- Sales techniques, negotiation skills, and pipeline management
- How to build long-term, trust-based customer relationships
- Energetic, organized, and eager to grow
- An excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships
- Proactive, curious, and naturally empathetic
- Passionate about food, hospitality, and Italian culture
- Comfortable driving daily across the Long Beach and OC area
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based commissions
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company