District Sales Representative- Foodservice

Van Eerden Foodsevice; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Van Eerden Foodservice is seeking an experienced Sales Consultant to develop and maintain a profitable sales route by selling and servicing existing customers, opening new accounts, and increasing sales volume. The role supports customers in Kalamazoo, St.

Joseph, and Paw Paw, MI, with product demonstrations and collaboration with brokers. The right candidate will have strong foodservice distribution sales experience, a driven, commission-based mindset, and an excellent driving record to service

Qualifications

• Experience in Foodservice or Hospitality is required.
• Must have sold as a commissioned salesperson in the past.
• Strong desire to sell and work on a commission basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a profitable sales route by selling and servicing existing customers, opening new accounts, and increasing sales volume.
• Meet with customers one on one, use company specialists, vendors, and brokers, and sample products to demonstrate offerings.
• Manage account receivables for all customer accounts and ensure cash receipts and deposits follow company policy.

Skills

Foodservice sales

Commission selling

Driving record

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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Paw Paw, MI, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1481

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Van Eerden Foodservice is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned foodservice distributor with over 100 years of Delivering a Great Customer Experience! We believe nothing brings food and families together like sharing a meal. By serving our customers and employees with care, we allow others to do what the VE family values as an important family tradition, sharing a meal with friends and family. We are rooted in quality and service, and we strive to deliver Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products, and Fresh Solutions to our customers each and every day.

We are currently seeking an experienced Sales Consultant who will be responsible for developing and maintaining a profitable sales route by selling and servicing existing customers, opening new accounts, and increasing existing sales volume. Duties include: maintain a professional relationship with current and prospective customers by meeting with them one on one, utilizing company specialists, vendors, and brokers and sampling of products to provide and demonstrate available products to customers, manage account receivables for all customer accounts and ensure cash receipts and deposit slips are handled according to Company policy. This position will service the Michigan communities in the Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Paw Paw Michigan regions.

Starting Pay $65,000 to $85,000

The right candidate for this position will have:

• Strong Foodservice Distribution Sales experience(required)


• A strong desire to sell and work on a commission basis


• Excellent driving record


• Great communication and organizational skills

Van Eerden offers excellent benefits too!

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA


• Paid Vacations and Holidays


• Sales Incentives


• 401k Plan with company match


• Tuition Reimbursement

This Career Opportunity is in Foodservice selling to the Hospitality Industry in the Southwest Michigan area. We are looking for an individual who has sold to owners, purchasing directors, and chefs of medium to large businesses. You must have sold against heavy competition and sold at a higher price. You must be willing to prospect and have a track record of being a good closer. You should be creative and a good problem solver. Experience in Foodservice or Hospitality is required. Must have had success selling as a commissioned salesperson in past. If you are interested in joining a team of great people delivering a great customer experience