Route Sales Representative

Sunny Sky Products, LLC; Lewisburg, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage/vehicle allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sunny Sky Products, LLC is seeking a Route Sales Representative to drive growth in a Tennessee market, managing restaurant and operator relationships and selling new menu placements for incremental volume.

The role is sales-first, with a competitive base salary plus 7% commission on sales. You will manage a territory, track targets, and coordinate with delivery for stock and freshness, with mileage/vehicle allowance and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of outside sales, route sales, or DSD experience preferred; foodservice, restaurant, or beverage/CPG industry experience a plus.
• Proven track record of growing sales volume and building customer relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on a set territory.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when merchandising or assisting with product placement.
• Basic proficiency with smartphones, tablets, or handheld order-entry systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an assigned route of foodservice accounts across Tennessee market, building relationships with owners and managers.
• Sell in new menu placements, secure incremental case volume, and pitch promotional programs.
• Own volume and revenue targets; track performance weekly and monthly.
• Partner with delivery teams to ensure proper stocking and product rotation.
• Conduct regular account visits on route schedule, maintaining call frequency.
• Prepare and present account reviews, pricing, and proposals to owners/operators.
• Monitor competitive activity and report findings to management.
• Resolve customer service issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory levels for route needs.
• Maintain records of sales calls, orders, and account activity in company systems.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Order-entry systems

Smartphones/Tablets

Route planning apps

Job description

The Route Sales Representative owns the growth and profitability of an assigned Tennessee-market territory of foodservice accounts. This is a sales-first role: you'll manage restaurant and operator relationships, sell in new menu placements and case volume, execute promotions, and grow your book of business. This role is compensated with a competitive base salary plus 7% commission on sales, rewarding reps who grow their territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an assigned route of foodservice accounts (restaurants, cafes, and other food-away-from-home operators) across the Tennessee market, building strong relationships with owners, operators, and kitchen/beverage managers
• Sell in new menu placements, secure incremental case volume, and pitch seasonal and promotional programs tailored to foodservice operations
• Own volume and revenue targets for the territory; track performance against goals weekly and monthly
• Partner with delivery teams to ensure foodservice accounts are properly stocked and product is rotated for freshness
• Conduct regular account visits on an established route schedule, maintaining accurate call frequency
• Prepare and present account reviews, pricing, and new product proposals to restaurant owners and operators
• Monitor competitive activity, pricing, and market trends within the foodservice channel and report findings to management
• Resolve customer service issues (out-of-stocks, invoicing, product quality) promptly and professionally
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory levels, coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure product availability for route needs
• Maintain accurate records of sales calls, orders, and account activity in company systems

Qualifications

• 1+ years of outside sales, route sales, or DSD experience preferred; foodservice, restaurant, or beverage/CPG industry experience a plus
• Proven track record of growing sales volume and building customer relationships
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on a set territory
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when merchandising or assisting with product placement
• Basic proficiency with smartphones, tablets, or handheld order-entry systems
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred
• Competitive base salary plus 7% commission on sales volume — uncapped earning potential
• Mileage/vehicle allowance for territory travel
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

Sunny Sky Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Travel Required

Yes .

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