Restaurant Sales Manager

Trust20; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with performance incentives

Support from a nationally recognized organization

Opportunities for growth and development

Job summary

A leading food service solutions provider is seeking an Entry-Level Restaurant Sales Manager in Westlake, Ohio, to build relationships with local restaurants and introduce training solutions. The ideal candidate will enjoy a field-based role with 0-3 years of sales, customer service, or hospitality experience. You will conduct outreach, deliver presentations, and maintain CRM updates. Trust20 offers competitive compensation, performance incentives, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in sales, customer service, or hospitality.
• Restaurant or foodservice background is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit restaurants to introduce Trust20 solutions.
• Build relationships with owners and key decision-makers.
• Conduct outreach via calls and emails.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Trust20 – A Division of Gordon Food Service

Hiring in partnership with Bridgeway Partners

About Trust20

Trust20 is modernizing how restaurants and foodservice professionals approach safety, training, and certification. As a division of Gordon Food Service, we provide fully digital, easy-to-use solutions for Food Handler and Food Manager training, Food Protection Manager Exams, and Food Allergy certification.

We combine deep industry expertise with a modern, customer-focused platform helping restaurants elevate their culture of safety and stay compliant with confidence.

Position Overview

The Restaurant Sales Manager is a field-based sales role responsible for growing Trust20's presence throughout your assigned territory. You'll be responsible for building relationships with local restaurants, introducing Trust20’s training solutions, and developing a strong network within the hospitality community.

This role is ideal for someone early in their sales career who thrives in a people-focused, on-the-go environment.

Experience Level: 0-3 years

What You'll Do

• Visit restaurants and foodservice businesses in your territory to introduce Trust20 solutions
• Build relationships with owners, managers, and key decision-makers
• Conduct outreach via calls and emails to schedule meetings and follow-ups
• Deliver brief presentations on Trust20’s training and certification offerings
• Maintain accurate notes, activity, and pipeline updates in the CRM
• Strengthen brand visibility by engaging with the local restaurant community

Who Thrives in This Role

• Enjoys being out in the field and client facing
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing a schedule
• Curious about how restaurants operate and eager to learn
• Energized by building relationships and making frequent connections

Preferred Qualifications

• 0–3 years of sales, customer service, or hospitality experience
• Restaurant or foodservice background is a plus
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to navigate a CRM and manage territory activity
• Reliable vehicle for travel within the assigned area

What Trust20 Offers

• Competitive compensation with performance incentives
• Support from a nationally recognized organization
• Clear opportunities for growth and development
• Meaningful work that helps improve safety across the foodservice industry

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Restaurants, Business Consulting and Services, and Hospitality