Outside Sales Representative JN -102026-182441

Goodwin Recruiting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed base plus commission

Car and cell phone 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 to join a respected, family-run foodservice leader in the Pittsburgh area. You will build relationships, understand restaurant operations, and grow a defined territory with a drive to succeed.

The role offers guaranteed base plus commission, annual compensation in the six-figure range, car and cell phone allowance, and comprehensive benefits. A Monday–Friday schedule and PTO are included as part of a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in outside sales, foodservice distribution, restaurant management, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales in assigned territory by identifying new opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with independent restaurants, owners, chefs, and operators.
• Prospect, visit customers, and manage territory to meet or exceed targets.

Skills

Outside sales experience

Customer relationship building

Territory management

Communication skills

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?

$90,000 - $115,000