Food Service Sales Representative

Lakeland Marketing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Marketing, located in Portland, OR, is seeking a full-time Sales Representative. This role involves effective communication with distributors and foodservice operators, providing outstanding customer service, and executing sales strategies.

The ideal candidate will have strong sales management skills and experience training both individuals and teams. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience is required. Familiarity with the food service industry is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with training individuals and teams on products and services.
• Strong sales management skills, capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with distributors, suppliers, and foodservice operators.
• Provide excellent customer service and execute sales strategies.
• Sell and deliver training on products and services.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Experience with training individuals and teams

Strong sales management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's degree or sales experience in related field

Job description

Lakeland Marketing is a national food service broker organization that serves 29 regional markets. Our offices are operated by local owners, which fosters accountability, regional strength, relationships, and results. Our organization includes Management, Sales Representatives, Corporate Chefs, Administrative/Customer Support staff, Marketing, and Advertising department. Our vision is to build a firm foundation across all our regions while expanding into new markets each year and becoming more uniform in vendor representation.

Role Description

This is a full-time role located in Portland, OR. As a Sales Representative you will be responsible for day-to-day tasks including communication with distributors, suppliers and foodservice operators, providing excellent customer service, and executing sales strategies. You will be expected to sell and deliver training on products and services to end-users, and teams while assisting the Sales Manager with sales objectives and other sales-related activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Experience with training individuals and teams on products and services
• Strong sales management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree or sales experience in a related field
• Familiarity with the food service industry is a plus
• Packaging and non-foods experience is a plus