Culinary Sales Executive - Albany (Uncapped Commission)

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Travel reimbursement

Paid holidays & vacation time

Retirement savings plan with employer—

Employee discounts on premium products

Career growth opportunities

Being surrounded by great food

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. in Albany, NY is expanding its Sales Executive Team. We seek driven, food-passionate professionals who excel at building client relationships, growing accounts, developing new business, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll partner with top chefs to introduce them to premium ingredients that enhance menus, sharing the stories of our products. This role embraces radical hospitality, driving revenue while growing new customers and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven success in sales (food sales, restaurant, or catering preferred).
• Passionate love for food and the culinary industry.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who thrives independently.
• Ability to foster a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Comfortable using metrics to monitor progress and drive decisions.
• Demonstrates urgency and focus to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales by developing new business opportunities and expanding relationships with existing accounts.
• Go into market every week to connect with chefs, caterers, hotels, and retail partners to build or acquire business.
• Present Baldor’s premium product line using samples, catalogs, and consultative selling techniques.
• Prepare contracts, quote prices, and manage credit terms to close deals effectively.
• Provide accurate timelines for delivery, manage customer expectations, and ensure timely payment collections.
• Maintain organized records of business transactions, update CRM systems, and track account receivables.
• Partner with inside sales representatives to coordinate account activities and customer support.
• Stay current on product knowledge, industry trends, and competitor offerings.
• Represent Baldor’s values while fostering long-term partnerships rooted in trust.

Skills

Sales experience

Food industry

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Leadership

Data-driven

Urgency & focus

Valid driver license

Job description

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. in Albany, NY is expanding its Sales Executive Team. We seek driven, food-passionate professionals who excel at building client relationships, growing accounts, developing new business, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll partner with top chefs to introduce them to premium ingredients that enhance menus, sharing the stories of our products. This role embraces radical hospitality, driving revenue while growing new customers and