Outside Sales Representative

Goodwin Recruiting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission + base pay

Monthly car allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Pittsburgh to drive growth in a defined foodservice territory. You will build relationships with restaurants and operators, identify opportunities, and expand new and existing accounts while achieving revenue targets.

Ideal candidates have a background in foodservice distribution or restaurant operations, are self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, field-based role with a strong focus on customer service and

Qualifications

• Experience in outside sales, foodservice distribution, restaurant management, or related foodservice role.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and customer purchasing needs.
• Proven ability to build relationships, grow new and existing accounts, and manage a territory.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to prospect, visit customers, and operate territory independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a sales territory in the Pittsburgh area.
• Build and nurture relationships with restaurants, operators, and independent accounts.
• Identify opportunities, expand new business, and grow revenue within existing customers.

Skills

Outside sales

Foodservice distribution

Restaurant operations

Relationship building

Territory management

Education

College degree not required

Job description

Outside Sales Representative – Build a Career with an Established Foodservice Industry Leader

Join a respected, family-run company with a strong reputation in the foodservice industry. We’re looking for motivated Outside Sales Representatives who understand the restaurant business, enjoy building customer relationships, and have the drive to grow a territory. Whether you have experience in foodservice distribution sales or restaurant operations, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with an established company.

Outside Sales Representative – Benefits and Compensation

• Guaranteed base compensation for the first 1–2 years while you build your territory PLUS Commission
• Monthly car and cell phone allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, PTO, wellness PTO, and a flexible Monday–Friday schedule

Outside Sales Representative – Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience in outside sales, foodservice distribution, restaurant management, restaurant ownership, or a related foodservice role
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, foodservice products, and customer purchasing needs
• Proven ability to build customer relationships, develop new business, and grow existing accounts
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable prospecting, making customer visits, and independently managing a territory
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record

Outside Sales Representative – Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with broadline foodservice distributors
• Background with a regional or specialty foodservice distributor
• Established relationships with independent restaurants, restaurant owners, chefs, and foodservice operators
• Experience opening new accounts, growing sales, and identifying additional opportunities within existing customer relationships
• Strong foodservice industry knowledge, a competitive sales personality, and a goal-oriented mindset; a college degree is not required

Ready to put your foodservice knowledge and relationship-building skills to work in a rewarding outside sales career?

Andrew Busby