Chicago Foodservice Sales Pro: Growth Hunter

McCain Foods

Oakbrook Terrace (IL)

Hybrid

USD 59,000 - 79,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a driven Sales Representative to accelerate growth in the Foodservice market.

You will develop territory growth plans, secure new business, and strengthen distributor partnerships while leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve engagement and results. The role reports to the Director, Foodservice Sales and offers a hybrid work model with a strong focus on data-driven selling, relationship building, and strategic account development in one of North

Qualifications

University degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Sales, Business Management, or a related field.
Proven hunter mentality with a demonstrated track record of acquiring, developing, and growing customer relationships.
Experience influencing independent operators and distributor partners.
Strong business acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and develop tailored growth strategies.
Passion for building and growing businesses, not simply maintaining existing accounts.
Embrace leveraging customer insights, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to drive business decisions.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment.
Self-starter with a professional presence and a proven ability to deliver results.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute territory growth plans to drive profitable sales growth.
Identify white-space opportunities and secure new business within the Chicago Foodservice market.
Build strategic partnerships with customers that support long-term growth and mutual success.
Serve as the local face of McCain, strengthening relationships with operators, distributors, and industry partners.
Leverage customer insights, market intelligence, and analytics to identify growth opportunities and create customer-specific solutions.
Identify, pursue, and secure new account opportunities across targeted market segments.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and sales activity data in Salesforce and other corporate systems.
Track sales performance, manage budgets, and monitor progress against business objectives.
Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and within required timelines.
Utilize AI-enabled selling tools and digital technologies to enhance customer engagement and sales effectiveness.