Field-Based Specialty Food Sales Rep

FOODMatch, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

FOODMatch, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Sales professional to join our Specialty Retail Sales team in Dallas or Houston.

The role focuses on building relationships with specialty food retailers, brokers, and customers, introducing FOODMatch products, and supporting existing accounts. This is a field-based position with significant travel to cover the territory across New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mexico.

Qualifications

• Experience in the specialty food industry such as retail, deli, bakery or related environments.
• Outgoing, self-motivated and comfortable building relationships with customers and food professionals.
• Able to learn sales processes and develop commercial skills on the job.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with specialty food retailers, distributors, brokers, and customers
• Introduce and pitch FOODMatch products to customers
• Support existing accounts and identify new business opportunities
• Spend time in the field visiting customers and working alongside distribution partners
• Learn how to sell, present products, develop accounts, and manage a territory
• Participate in product trainings, customer meetings, food shows, and industry events
• Develop strong knowledge of the FOODMatch portfolio
• Work closely with an experienced sales team to develop commercial skills

Skills

Food industry experience

Relationship building

Willingness to learn sales

Independent field work

Job description

FOODMatch, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Sales professional to join our Specialty Retail Sales team in Dallas or Houston.

The role focuses on building relationships with specialty food retailers, brokers, and customers, introducing FOODMatch products, and supporting existing accounts. This is a field-based position with significant travel to cover the territory across New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mexico.