Culinary Sales & Key Accounts Lead

Joseph s Gourmet Pasta Company; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta Company is seeking a Sales Support Chef to cultivate regional foodservice relationships and drive sales of pasta, sauces, handhelds, and meals. You will develop presentations, tailor solutions, and stay current with culinary trends to support accounts across the USA and Canada.

Travel 50%+, with a focus on connection and closing deals. The role requires strong culinary background, excellent communication, and proven sales success in food service or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel in USA and Canada up to 50% as needed.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation and cooking skills; able to build client relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented with ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proven culinary experience across schools, restaurants, or product development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a list of regional key accounts in the restaurant chains segment.
• Understand the customer and key decision makers; assess production and equipment limits.
• Strengthen relationships and penetrate accounts; identify conversion opportunities.
• Build long-lasting relationships and present culinary solutions.
• Deliver product presentations per Joseph’s standards and negotiate deals.
• Propose product and menu ideas aligned with client needs.
• Review market and menu analysis to determine customer needs and gaps.
• Plan customer visits with the VP of Culinary and development chefs.
• Monitor competitor activity and handle special projects from the VP of Culinary.

Skills

Travel willingness

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Cooking skills

Customer relationships

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta Company is seeking a Sales Support Chef to cultivate regional foodservice relationships and drive sales of pasta, sauces, handhelds, and meals. You will develop presentations, tailor solutions, and stay current with culinary trends to support accounts across the USA and Canada.

Travel 50%+, with a focus on connection and closing deals. The role requires strong culinary background, excellent communication, and proven sales success in food service or manufacturing.