Sales Representative

LP Hospitality Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LP Hospitality Group is seeking a high-energy, relationship-driven Sales Representative to join their team. This role involves business development, nurturing existing accounts, and ensuring exceptional service in the NYC food and hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background and a passion for food, making them a trusted advisor to clients.

Benefits

Generous comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

401k plan with company match.

4 Weeks Paid Time Off.

Issuance of Laptop, Phone, and stipend for sales-related expenses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside sales, business development, or account management experience.
• Foodservice, hospitality, or specialty food industry background strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities across the NYC metro market.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers.
• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and customer service to meet delivery and quality expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

CRM platforms

Seasoft ERP

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About Us

LP Seafood & Specialty is a highly respected NYC-based seafood and specialty distribution company, providing exceptional quality products and personalized service to the region’s top restaurants, hotels, and specialty retailers. With a reputation built on care, professionalism, and excellence, we are seeking a high-energy, relationship-driven Sales Representative to join our growing team.

About Us

LP Seafood & Specialty is a highly respected NYC-based seafood and specialty distribution company, providing exceptional quality products and personalized service to the region’s top restaurants, hotels, and specialty retailers. With a reputation built on care, professionalism, and excellence, we are seeking a high-energy, relationship-driven Sales Representative to join our growing team.

Description

The Sales Representative is responsible for identifying and winning new business, nurturing existing accounts, and representing LPSS with a level of competence, confidence, and care that earns trust and builds lasting partnerships. This is a fast-paced, independent, and highly visible role that requires sharp instincts, resilience, and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

To ensure long-term success, all new Sales Representatives participate in a hands-on, six-week rotational training program that immerses them in all areas of the business—including purchasing, operations, and customer service. This experience builds deep product fluency, strengthens cross-functional relationships, and provides a comprehensive understanding of how we deliver on our promise of quality and service.

Our ideal candidate is a charismatic self-starter who knows how to build rapport without being pushy, takes initiative without being impulsive, and consistently follows through. You are a relationship-builder, a strategic thinker, and someone who thrives in a dynamic and competitive environment. You love the hustle, but you also love the product—and your customers feel that.

This is a remote/home-based position with daily travel to client sites and one required visit per week to our Bronx office.

Position Summary

The Sales Representative will drive revenue and margin growth by targeting high-potential accounts, delivering exceptional service, and becoming a trusted advisor to customers. This individual will embody our brand and values while contributing to a collaborative, cross-functional sales culture that is built on performance and respect.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Account Growth

• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities across the NYC metro market
• Execute prospecting efforts including cold outreach, meetings, sampling, and pipeline management
• Cultivate and grow long-term relationships with new and existing clients
• Leverage industry trends and market intelligence to pitch smart, strategic solutions
  
  

Customer Engagement & Service

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers
• Act as liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure seamless service
• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and customer service to meet delivery and quality expectations
• Understand client needs and provide product recommendations that align with their goals
• Monitor satisfaction and proactively resolve issues to ensure retention
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sales initiatives align with operational capacity and financial goals
• Maintain up-to-date records of activity, opportunities, and performance metrics in CRM
• Stay current on product knowledge and collaborate with the broader sales and marketing team to enhance positioning
  
  

Industry Engagement

• Attend industry events, tastings, and networking opportunities
• Remain knowledgeable about industry players, trends, and opportunities in the hospitality world
  
  

Culture & Values

• Actively demonstrate LPSS Core Values: Care, Professionalism, and Excellence
• Represent the company with integrity and pride
• Take accountability, communicate transparently, and operate with humility and collaboration
  
  

Who You Are

• You are high-energy and take initiative—you act, solve, and communicate without needing hand-holding
• You move fast, but not recklessly—your pace is matched with thoughtfulness
• You have genuine interest in restaurants, food, wine, and hospitality
• You naturally keep tabs on “who’s who” in the NYC dining scene because it excites you
• You’re as emotionally intelligent as you are persuasive—people trust you
• You’re collaborative, kind, and committed—people respect you
• You understand our business model—how we make money, how we lose it—and you act accordingly
• You’re tech-savvy, adaptable, and growth-minded—you want to continuously improve
• You’re motivated by connection, success, and being of service—not just commission
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside sales, business development, or account management experience
• Foodservice, hospitality, or specialty food industry background strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to build product fluency across 300+ seafood and specialty SKUs
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM platforms; experience with Seasoft ERP a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Fluent Spanish is a plus
• Must be based in NYC Metro Area and willing to travel daily
  
  

Pay and Benefits

• $65,000 base with performance-based commissions
• Generous comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Issuance of Laptop, Phone, and stipend forsales-related expenses.
  
  

LP Seafood & Specialty is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace thatrepresentsa variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment isdeterminedbased on qualifications, merits, and business needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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