Regional Sales Representative – Food Industry

Kayfoods; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Kayfoods, a growing frozen food manufacturer based in Albany, NY, is seeking a Regional Sales Representative to join our expanding team. This remote/field-based role covers the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT) with frequent travel and a salary of $75,000–$80,000 per year.

You will identify new opportunities, build relationships with customers and distributors, and drive growth by promoting our frozen products to schools and foodservice operators.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of sales experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent negotiation and customer service abilities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven.
• Willingness to travel frequently for meetings and events.
• Must be based in the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT).

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and prospective accounts.
• Promote and sell Kayfoods' frozen food products to schools, foodservice operators, and other customers.
• Conduct customer meetings, product presentations, and demonstrations.
• Attend industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events.
• Manage sales leads, follow up on opportunities, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and support business growth.
• Work toward established sales goals and contribute to expanding the company's market presence.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

CRM familiarity

MS Office

Self-motivation

Travel-ready

Independence

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Kayfoods | Remote – Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT)

Salary: $75,000–$80,000 annually

Job Type:* Full-Time

Location:* Remote / Field-Based with Frequent Travel

Join Our Growing Sales Team!

Kayfoods, a growing frozen food manufacturer based in Albany, NY, is looking for a motivated and results-driven Regional Sales Representative to join our expanding team!

We specialize in high-quality, innovative frozen food products serving schools, foodservice operators, and distributors.

We're seeking a sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and driving growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding company and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and prospective accounts.
• Promote and sell Kayfoods' frozen food products to schools, foodservice operators, and other customers.
• Conduct customer meetings, product presentations, and demonstrations.
• Attend industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events.
• Manage sales leads, follow up on opportunities, and maintain accurate sales records.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and support business growth.
• Work toward established sales goals and contribute to expanding the company's market presence.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of sales experience required.
• Previous experience in the food industry strongly preferred, particularly food manufacturing, foodservice, or food distribution.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation and customer service abilities.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be based in the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, or CT).
• Willingness to travel frequently for customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events.
• Competitive annual salary of *$75,000–$80,000*, based on experience and qualifications.
• Remote, field-based work environment.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Professional growth opportunities within an expanding company.

If you're a motivated sales professional looking for an exciting opportunity in the food industry, we'd love to hear from you!