Corto Business Development Representative - Chicago, IL

Corto Olive, LP; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Training programs

401k

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Stanislaus Food Products is seeking a CORTO Business Development Representative to drive sales in the Chicago area, engaging chefs and owners to sample our superior tomato oils and convert distributors to purchase.

The role requires 3+ years of foodservice sales and 2+ years culinary experience, with daily travel and a proven prospecting record. Remote work with on-site client visits is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of proven sales experience in foodservice, restaurant, or distribution.
• Minimum of 2+ years of culinary experience in restaurant operations.
• Willing to travel daily to visit clients and meet in person.
• Minimum 2+ years of strong prospecting skills, including door-to-door outreach.
• Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in competitive environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Walk into restaurant kitchens, engage chefs and owners, and conduct tastings to demonstrate our oils perform better.
• Influence potential customers to begin purchasing our products from their distributor.
• Sell with a results-oriented drive and maintain a confident, positive attitude.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and meet or exceed quotas while working remotely.

Skills

Sales experience

Culinary experience

Prospecting

Travel required

Education

Culinary college

Job description

Position Overview

Position Title: CORTO Business Development Representative - Chicago, IL

Reports to: Regional Sales Manager

Department: Sales

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Pay: First year average minimum earnings of $80,000 (overall base) with potential of $120,000+ (including commission) on performance.

This is a fulltime, remote position located in Chicago, ILand surrounding area.

Our Company Mission: To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company: Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias.

If you take pride in the quality of your work on a 'best-in-class' sales team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Walking into restaurant kitchens, engaging chefs and owners in conversation, and conducting side-by-side tastings to demonstrate that our oils taste and perform better than their current brands.
• Influencing our potential customer(s) to begin purchasing our products from their distributor.
• Sales, with a results-oriented drive.
• Maintaining confidence and displaying an exuberant attitude.
• Project a culinary or independent restaurant background.
• Partnering and collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Display a strong work ethic and be self-motivated - this includes the ability to meet or exceed quota while working remotely.
• Display excellent verbal, written, communications and presentation skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of proven sales experience, preferably in foodservice, restaurant, or distribution industries.
• Minimum of 2+ years of culinary experience working in restaurant operations.
• Willing to travel daily to visit clients, conduct in-person meetings, and develop new business.
• Minimum of 2+ year of strong prospecting skills, including door-to-door outreach.
• Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in competitive environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for supporting and growing small, independent restaurant businesses.
• Valid driver's license.

Candidate Preferences

• Conversational in Spanish
• Two years of college in culinary trade school

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 25% or less walking, and 50% or more standing. The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and in a restaurant environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 50 lbs. is required.

Benefits

• Physical Wellness - Medical plan options, Dental and Vision benefits, Sick Time, and Gym/Wellness Class Reimbursement.
• Social Wellness - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Engagement Events throughout the year, and Federal and State Leave of Absences.
• Development Wellness - Recognition, Best-in-class Training Programs, Career Growth Opportunities, Succession Planning, and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Emotional Wellness - Employee Assistance Program, People Operations Department with an Open Door Policy.
• Financial Wellness - Competitive Salary, Performance Based Bonus, 401k Program, Accident Insurance, and Life Insurance.
• Nutrition Wellness - Access to best-in-class tomato sauce and olive oil products.