Entry-Level Foodservice Growth Specialist

Pfsbrands; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PFSbrands in Seattle seeks a driven Non-Branded Business Developer to grow presence in convenience store, grocery, and freestanding foodservice channels. You will learn to prospect, build relationships, and close opportunities with wholesale partners while expanding item counts in current accounts.

This entry-level role requires travel up to 50-75% and requires CRM usage, food show participation, and on-site demonstrations to support store needs.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years sales experience; foodservice, grocery, c-store, or related retail experience preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in business preferred, but not required; recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Coachable self-starter with the drive to learn PFS's non-branded programs quickly
• Sales-oriented, with a personable demeanor and ability to build rapport and trust with customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse stakeholders
• Possess and maintain valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Focus on smaller, independent, and non-branded accounts within convenience store, grocery, or freestanding foodservice operations
• Identify, develop, and close non-branded program opportunities with wholesale and distribution partners
• Maintain an organized and focused pipeline, moving leads through each stage of the sales process
• Identify larger Franchise, License, and Private Label opportunities and engage the appropriate teams to close them
• Place cold calls to potential customers and follow up on all show leads
• Seek referrals and build relationships with vendors and distributors to generate new opportunities
• Visit existing accounts and maintain relationships with owners or decision-makers to cross-sell and expand store locations
• Log CRM records and support equipment demonstrations with the regional team
• Complete training on equipment opportunities and identify store needs to generate equipment leads
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Sales experience

Coachable

CRM proficiency

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM

Web-X

Job description

PFSbrands in Seattle seeks a driven Non-Branded Business Developer to grow presence in convenience store, grocery, and freestanding foodservice channels. You will learn to prospect, build relationships, and close opportunities with wholesale partners while expanding item counts in current accounts.

This entry-level role requires travel up to 50-75% and requires CRM usage, food show participation, and on-site demonstrations to support store needs.