Local Food Sales- NY/NJ Territory Manager

The Common Market; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on providing access to fresh, healthy, and locally sourced foods is seeking a dynamic NY/NJ Territory Manager. This role involves building relationships with institutional customers, developing sales strategies, and advocating for sustainable food systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for local agriculture. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Full reimbursement for travel expenses

Comprehensive benefits package

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in outside sales, preferably within food distribution.
• Strong understanding of food distribution and local food systems.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to grow accounts.
• Identify and pursue new customer leads while maintaining existing relationships.
• Conduct presentations and product demonstrations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Networking Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, agriculture, or a related field

Job description

Local Food Sales- NY/NJ Territory Manager

Local Food Sales- NY/NJ Territory Manager

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The Common Market is looking for a dynamic and motivated NY/ NJ Territory Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with institutional food service customers at schools, hospitals, and other community-serving organizations, promoting our mission to provide access to fresh, healthy, and sustainably sourced local foods.

As the Territory Manager, you will identify new business opportunities, develop sales strategies, and work collaboratively with our operations team to ensure exceptional service and customer satisfaction. You will be the face of The Common Market in your designated territory, advocating for sustainable food systems and supporting local farmers.

This position requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of food distribution, and a passion for local agriculture and sustainable food practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to grow institutional accounts and expand The Common Market's footprint in NY and NJ
• Identify and pursue new customer leads while maintaining relationships with existing clients
• Conduct presentations and product demonstrations to showcase the benefits of sourcing local foods
• Collaborate with the operations and customer support teams to ensure timely and accurate deliveries to customers
• Gather market intelligence and industry trends to inform sales strategies
• Participate in community events and networking opportunities to promote The Common Market and its mission
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, agriculture, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in outside sales, preferably within the food distribution or agricultural sector
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals
• Knowledge of local food systems and sustainable agriculture preferred
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory (South Jersey, Central Jersey, North Jersey, Western Long Island, NYC, Westchester)
  
  
  

Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000 annually (paid biweekly). Full reimbursement for travel expenses
• Bonus Potential: Up to $30,000 annually for achieving revenue goals (paid quarterly)
• Make an impact by connecting institutions with healthy, local food while supporting family farms
• Collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven team working to build a better food system
• Opportunity for growth in a dynamic and expanding organization
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match)
• Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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