Remote Food Sales Specialist — Travel‑Heavy Impact

VantageSpecialtyChemicals; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA

Dental

Vision

FSA

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Vantage Specialty Chemicals is seeking a Sales Representative – Food for a remote role with a preference for near a major airport due to travel. You will drive sales, manage accounts, and deliver value to customers across the food sector.

The position requires strong commercial experience, a customer-centric approach, and agility in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years in a commercial role are preferred, with travel 25–50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or similar.
• 1–5 years of experience in a commercial role; knowledge of Food or Chemical production/manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing to hit targets.
• Serve as the Voice of the Customer by understanding priorities and building trusted relationships.
• Analyze market data to deliver actionable insights for strategies and decisions.
• Engage in the Vantage Commercial Excellence Program with account planning and CRM usage.
• Provide feedback to Leadership with call reports, forecasts, and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share product updates and pricing trends.
• Support Accounting and Customer Service with collections and issue resolution.

Skills

Sales acumen

Value-based selling

CRM software proficiency

Communication

Travel readiness

Planning & time management

Microsoft Office

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or similar

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vantage Specialty Chemicals is seeking a Sales Representative – Food for a remote role with a preference for near a major airport due to travel. You will drive sales, manage accounts, and deliver value to customers across the food sector.

The position requires strong commercial experience, a customer-centric approach, and agility in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years in a commercial role are preferred, with travel 25–50% as needed.