Sales Representative

FOODMatch; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FOODMatch is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven individual to join our Specialty Retail Sales team in a field-based role covering the Bay Area through South Monterey. No prior sales experience required; you will be trained in the sales aspects while you focus on building relationships with specialty food retailers and distributors.

You’ll spend time in the field visiting customers, learning to present FOODMatch products, and developing accounts across the territory, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience or background in specialty food (retail, deli, bakery, or related environment).
• Passion for specialty food and willingness to learn sales.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with specialty food retailers, distributors, brokers, and customers.
• Introduce and pitch FOODMatch products to customers.
• Support existing accounts and identify new business opportunities.
• Spend time in the field visiting customers and working with distribution partners.
• Learn how to sell, present products, develop accounts, and manage a territory.
• Participate in product trainings, customer meetings, food shows, and industry events.
• Develop strong knowledge of the FOODMatch portfolio.
• Work closely with an experienced sales team to develop your commercial skills.

Skills

Food industry knowledge

Customer relationship building

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Entry-Level Sales Opportunity | Bay Area to South Monterey

Passionate about specialty food? Ready to turn your food experience into a career in sales?

FOODMatch is looking for an energetic, relationship-driven person to join our Specialty Retail Sales team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in specialty food: retail, deli, bakery, or a related part of the industry, who wants to build a career in sales.

You don't need to be an experienced salesperson. We'll teach you the sales side of the business.

What matters most is that you enjoy connecting with customers, enjoy discovering and talking about great products, and are genuinely passionate about Specialty Food.

What You’ll Do

• Build relationships with specialty food retailers, distributors, brokers, and customers
• Introduce and pitch customers FOODMatch products
• Support existing accounts and identify new business opportunities
• Spend time in the field visiting customers and working alongside our distribution partners
• Learn how to sell, present products, develop accounts, and manage a territory
• Participate in product trainings, customer meetings, food shows, and industry events
• Develop strong knowledge of the FOODMatch portfolio
• Work closely with an experienced sales team that will help you develop your commercial skills

Who We’re Looking For

We’re more interested in your food background, passion, and potential than in years of sales experience.

• Have experience in the food industry, ideally within specialty food, retail, deli, bakery, or a related environment
• Are genuinely passionate about specialty food
• Can naturally connect with customers and food professionals
• Enjoy learning about products and their application and sharing that knowledge with others
• Are outgoing, curious, self-motivated, and comfortable building relationships
• Want to learn sales and develop a long-term career in the field
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Are comfortable spending significant time in the field and working independently
• Have outside sales experience, a plus, but not required

Territory & Travel

This is a field-based position covering the Bay Area through South Monterey and requires regular travel throughout the territory.

Being comfortable visiting existing and new customers, distributors, retailers, and industry events is an important part of the role.

Why FOODMatch?

This is an opportunity to join a leader in specialty food, learn from an experienced team, and build the foundation for a successful career in sales.

If you love food, enjoy connecting with people, and want to turn your industry experience and passion into a career in sales, we’d love to meet you.

FOODMatch offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.