Foodservice Sales Developer, Non-Branded Accounts

Pro Food Systems, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Food Systems, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Business Developer to grow non-branded and Private Label opportunities within convenience stores, grocery, and freestanding foodservice channels. You will learn to prospect, close deals, and expand item counts with existing partners while supporting regional teams.

The role involves frequent travel to cover the territory and build product knowledge through on-site demos and shows, with CRM-driven pipeline management and daily activity logging.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of 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
• Coachable self-starter with the drive to learn non-branded and Private Label programs
• Sales-oriented with the ability to build rapport with customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and persistence; follow-up is a must
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM, Web-X, and related software
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• For non-branded product and equipment sales
• Focus on smaller, independent, and non-branded accounts and place PFS items into chain accounts
• Identify, develop, and close non-branded program opportunities with wholesale and distribution partners
• Maintain an organized pipeline and move leads through the sales process
• Identify larger Franchise, License, and Private Label opportunities and collaborate with other team members
• Place cold calls to potential customers and follow up on leads
• Seek referrals and build relationships with vendors and distributors
• Visit existing accounts and maintain relationships to cross-sell and grow store locations
• Collaborate with Regional Manager and regional teams on strategy and targets
• Maintain CRM records and log daily activities
• Participate in food shows and on-site demonstrations
• Complete training on equipment opportunities and identify store needs to generate equipment leads
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Sales experience

Coachable

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Relationship building

Time management

Driver's license

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

CRM software

Web-X

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business (preferred)

Tools

CRM

Job description

Pro Food Systems, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Business Developer to grow non-branded and Private Label opportunities within convenience stores, grocery, and freestanding foodservice channels. You will learn to prospect, close deals, and expand item counts with existing partners while supporting regional teams.

The role involves frequent travel to cover the territory and build product knowledge through on-site demos and shows, with CRM-driven pipeline management and daily activity logging.