Field Sales Representative (Food & Beverage Distribution, CPG, FMCG)

Premier Food Supplies LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

6 paid holidays

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Travel reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Premier Food Supplies LLC is seeking a results-driven Sales Manager for the Midwest, based in Illinois with strong travel to customer sites. You will manage accounts, upsell, and drive weekly orders across grocery and restaurant channels.

Master product knowledge to tailor recommendations and support collections while expanding into Indian food market. You will build relationships, analyze sales data, and coordinate with marketing for demos, events, and promotions, while leading cold outreach

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of field sales experience in food & beverage, hospitality, distribution, or FMCG/CPG.
• Bilingual in English and Hindi; other South Asian languages a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Capable of occasional lifting up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Sales Management: consistently grow weekly orders from assigned accounts.
• Client Visits: visit clients, follow-up, assess needs, upsell, promote trials and promotions.
• Product Expertise: master product knowledge for tailored recommendations.
• Collections Support: assist collections team to secure timely payments.
• Relationship Cultivation: build relations with grocery/restaurant clients; advise on planograms.
• Market Growth: identify new business opportunities in Indian food market.
• Issue Resolution: address inquiries and log significant concerns.
• Data Analysis: analyze sales data to increase market share and wallet share.
• Market Insights: monitor trends and competitors; provide reports to management.
• Strategy Implementation: apply insights in daily account management.
• Marketing Participation: participate in field marketing, demos, events to enter new markets.
• Lead Generation: conduct cold calls to generate new leads.
• Reporting: provide management with customer need reports and competitive activity.
• Technology Adoption: assist customers with new tech/e-commerce platforms.

Skills

Field sales

Bilingual English/Hindi

MS Office

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Tools

Quickbooks

Sage

Netsuite

SAP

Odoo

Job description

Description

• Sales Management: Consistently collect and grow weekly sales orders from assigned accounts.
• Client Visits: Regularly visit clients and conduct follow-up calls to assess needs, manage inventory, enhance sales through upselling/cross-selling, promote trials/samples, and maintain promotion awareness.
• Product Expertise: Master product knowledge to provide tailored recommendations.
• Collections Support: Support the collections team in securing timely payments from accounts, including necessary follow-ups.
• Relationship Cultivation: Cultivate strong relationships with grocery and restaurant clients, advising on planogram planning, product selections, and order processes.
• Market Growth: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Indian food market.
• Issue Resolution: Address customer inquiries and resolve issues swiftly, logging and tracking significant concerns for resolution.

• Data Analysis: Analyze sales data to increase market share and wallet size.
• Market Insights: Stay informed about market trends and competitors, providing regular insights and reports to management.
• Strategy Implementation: Collaborate with the business strategy team to implement sales insights in daily account management.
• Marketing Participation: Participate in field marketing activities, product demos, and industry events to penetrate new markets.
• Lead Generation: Engage in cold calling to generate new client leads.
• Reporting: Provide management with reports on customer needs, potential new products or services, and competitive activities.
• Technology Adoption: Assist customers in adopting new technologies and e-commerce platforms.
• Additional Duties: Perform additional duties as required to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match after 1 year
• Life Insurance (Employer Sponsored & Voluntary options available)
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO (5 days on hire, with accrual over time)
• 6 Paid Holidays per year
• Referral Program
• Relocation Assistance (as discussed per company's discretion)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Bonus and Performance Bonus Opportunities

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5 years of field sales experience in any of the following industries: food & beverage, hospitality, distribution, or FMCG/CPG (Indian or South Asian food is a plus).
• Bilingual in English and Hindi; additional South Asian languages a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• Valid driver's license and clean record; willing to travel up to 75%.
• Capable of occasionally lifting up to 60 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Work Experience in South Asian (Indian) grocery or restaurant sales.
• Familiar with diverse markets; adept at working in fast-paced settings.
• Previous experience with desktop and/or tablet-based sales order management tools (e.g. Quickbooks, Sage, Netsuite, SAP, Odoo)

Physical Requirements

• Significant field work, at least 75% travel.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, with required evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Office is based in Carol Stream, Illinois; Employee can be based anywhere in the Midwest
• Responsibilities will require frequent travel between office and customer locations for site visits.

Why Us?

Join Premier Food Supplies (PFS) , a leading distributor in the food and beverage industry for over 20 years. PFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.