Remote Foodservice BDR — Chef Outreach & Tastings

Stanislaus Food Products Co.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

Sick time

PTO

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Stanislaus Food Products is seeking a Corto Business Development Representative to drive new business in the Chicago area, engaging restaurant chefs and owners, conducting tastings, and expanding distributor relationships.

The role covers remote sales with daily client visits, targeting quality independents and steamlining account development to boost revenue. A strong culinary background and proven sales record are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of proven sales experience, preferably in foodservice, restaurant, or distribution industries.
• Minimum of 2+ years of culinary experience working in restaurant operations.
• Willing to travel daily to visit clients, conduct in-person meetings, and develop new business.
• Minimum of 2+ year of strong prospecting skills, including door-to-door outreach.
• Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in competitive environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for supporting and growing small, independent restaurant businesses.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Walking into restaurant kitchens, engaging chefs and owners in conversation, and conducting side-by-side tastings to demonstrate that our oils taste and perform better than their current brands.
• Influencing our potential customer(s) to begin purchasing our products from their distributor.
• Sales, with a results-oriented drive.
• Maintaining confidence and displaying an exuberant attitude.
• Project a culinary or independent restaurant background.
• Partnering and collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Display a strong work ethic and be self-motivated – this includes the ability to meet or exceed quota while working remotely.
• Display excellent verbal, written, communications and presentation skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Culinary trades education

Job description

Stanislaus Food Products is seeking a Corto Business Development Representative to drive new business in the Chicago area, engaging restaurant chefs and owners, conducting tastings, and expanding distributor relationships.

The role covers remote sales with daily client visits, targeting quality independents and steamlining account development to boost revenue. A strong culinary background and proven sales record are essential.