Market Operator – Retail / Military / National Accounts

Bridor North America; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Market Operator in Chicago to expand its presence in national accounts and grocery retailers. The ideal candidate will drive product distribution, manage relationships, and report to the Regional Sales Manager. Candidates should have over a year of sales experience, strong communication skills, and be willing to travel regularly. A competitive salary and benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of experience in related sales or distributor sales.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Expand distribution within national account chains and grocery retailers.
• Prepare and present Bridor products to culinary decision-makers.
• Travel up to 60% within the region for shows and meetings.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Competitive nature

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Market Operator – Retail / Military / National Accounts

Market Operator – Retail / Military / National Accounts

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This range is provided by Bridor North America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Market Operator – Retail / Military / National Accounts

This position can be based in any of the following areas in the Central Region, Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX; or Houston, TX.

About the Role:

As a Market Operator – Sales Specialist, you will play a critical role in expanding Bridor’s presence across National Accounts, Grocery Retailers, and Military channels in the Central Midwest.

You’ll drive product distribution and visibility by working directly with end-users and in collaboration with distributor and broker partners.

This is a high-impact, field-based sales role that requires hands-on product preparation and presentations, strong relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to support strategic account growth. You’ll report directly to the Regional Sales Manager and be part of a passionate team focused on executing Bridor’s sales strategy in a key growth region.

What You’ll Do:

• Expand distribution within national account chains, grocery retailers, and military foodservice outlets
• Work directly with distributor partners and regional sales teams to identify and close opportunities
• Prepare and present Bridor products to chefs, buyers, and culinary decision-makers (requires baking at home, in commercial kitchens, or on-site)
• Develop and maintain a prioritized target list across assigned market segments
• Execute against strategic plans to force product distribution where appropriate
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction to support long-term retention and growth
• Provide regular insights on market activity, competitor positioning, and account feedback to sales leadership
• Travel up to 60% within the region, with 1–2 overnight stays per week for shows, meetings, and market visits
• At least 1+ years of experience in related sales, food broker sales, or distributor sales
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at various customer levels
• High energy, self-motivated, competitive, and results-driven
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong ethics, professionalism, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Distribution

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Baked Goods Manufacturing

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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