District Sales Representative Cleveland

Premier ProduceOne; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mileage reimbursement and business exp

Job summary

Premier ProduceOne is seeking a District Sales Representative to grow sales in an assigned territory, build relationships with restaurants, distributors, and foodservice operators, and travel frequently to serve customers. You will prospect new accounts, expand product penetration, conduct tastings and demonstrations, monitor market trends and competitor activity, and prepare regular sales reports.

Requirements include 2–6 years in food service sales, a valid driver's license, strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field preferred
• 2-6 years of food service sales or related industry experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; frequent travel required
• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to analyze sales data and identify business opportunities
• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with resilience in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales within an assigned district territory
• Build and maintain relationships with restaurants, distributors, and foodservice operators
• Prospect new accounts and expand product penetration within existing accounts
• Achieve or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Conduct product presentations, tastings, and demonstrations for customers
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management
• Partner with internal teams to ensure outstanding customer service and satisfaction

Skills

Food service sales

Relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Marketing or related field

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join a Company Where People, Quality, and Service Come First!At Premier ProduceOne, we're more than a produce distributor; we're a team dedicated to delivering excellence, building strong customer relationships, and creating a workplace where employees can grow and succeed. We're looking for a motivated, relationship-driven District Sales Representative to help expand our business and serve our customers with excellence.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Manage and grow sales within an assigned district territoryBuild and maintain strong relationships with restaurants, distributors, and foodservice operatorsProspect new accounts and expand product penetration within existing accountsAchieve or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targetsConduct product presentations, tastings, and demonstrations for customersMonitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunitiesManage account pricing, rebates, and credit compliancePrepare regular sales reports and forecasts for managementPartner with internal teams to ensure outstanding customer service and satisfactionWhat We're Looking For:High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field preferred2-6 years of food service sales or related industry experienceBackground in hospitality, restaurant operations, produce sales, or food distribution strongly preferredValid driver's license and reliable transportation; frequent travel requiredProven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goalsStrong communication, negotiation, and presentation skillsAbility to analyze sales data and identify business opportunitiesExperience with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) and Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds for product samples and promotional materialsCompetitive, goal-oriented mindset with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environmentWhy You'll Love Working HereCompetitive Compensation & Growth OpportunityBase salary of $55,000 - $85,000 annuallyHigher starting pay available for candidates with relevant industry sales experiencePerformance-driven culture where top performers are recognized and rewardedCareer advancement opportunities within a growing organizationBenefits & PerksCompany-Paid Life InsuranceCompany-Paid Short-Term Disability BenefitsHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off and HolidaysMileage reimbursement and business expense supportProfessional Development and CarWhy Experienced Sales Professionals Choose Premier ProduceOneWe value industry expertise and the relationships that experienced sales professionals bring to the table. If you have a successful background in food service, produce, restaurant, hospitality, or distribution sales, we'll recognize that experience with higher starting compensation and greater earning potential. Our goal is simple: reward talent, support growth, and provide a clear path to long-term success.We’ll recognize that experience with higher starting compensation and greater earning potential. Our goal is simple: reward talent, support growth, and provide a clear path to long-term success.Be Part of Something Fresh!If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career with a company that values hard work, rewards experience, and provides opportunities for growth, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and join the Premier ProduceOne family!