K-12 School Food Sales & Partnerships Pro

The Affinity Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Affinity Group is seeking a field sales professional to conduct in-person appointments and market K-12 products to school distributors and districts. You will collaborate with the Bid Manager to gather information from manufacturers and educate fellow West sales reps, input daily activity into CRM, and plan strategically for priority customers and manufacturers.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in food sales/marketing within K-12 or with a national manufacturer, strong communication, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferably with a food sales/marketing agency in K-12 or with a national food manufacturer.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel daily.
• Proficiency with CRM and MS Office; strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule in-person sales calls with key customers using CRM; meet weekly goals.
• Conduct field sales activities including taste-testing events and food shows at SNA levels.
• Analyze school bids and create strategic presentations for district decision-makers.
• Build and maintain relationships with school districts and distribution partners to drive sales growth.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and meetings to strengthen market presence.

Skills

Relationship building

Active listening

Information seeking

Influence

Negotiation

Time management

Organizational savvy

Composure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

The Affinity Group is seeking a field sales professional to conduct in-person appointments and market K-12 products to school distributors and districts. You will collaborate with the Bid Manager to gather information from manufacturers and educate fellow West sales reps, input daily activity into CRM, and plan strategically for priority customers and manufacturers.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in food sales/marketing within K-12 or with a national manufacturer, strong communication, and the