K-12 Foodservice Sales Lead | Territory Growth

Goodwin Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Foodservice Sales Rep to drive new business in K-12 and institutional foodservice markets. You will prospect, build relationships with decision makers, and develop territory strategies to grow revenue.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in wholesale/foodservice or B2B sales, and proven ability to travel 40–60% to cover a large territory; experience with foodservice accounts and distributors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent sales experience.
• 3+ years wholesale/foodservice/B2B sales experience.
• Experience with foodservice accounts or distributors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect aggressively for new business and generate leads.
• Build relationships with K-12 decision makers and distributors.
• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan for revenue growth.
• Manage sales pipeline, forecasting, and CRM activity to hit targets.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events.

Skills

Prospecting

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Foodservice Sales Rep to drive new business in K-12 and institutional foodservice markets. You will prospect, build relationships with decision makers, and develop territory strategies to grow revenue.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in wholesale/foodservice or B2B sales, and proven ability to travel 40–60% to cover a large territory; experience with foodservice accounts and distributors is preferred.