Sales Representative, Specialty Retail

FOODMatch, Inc; California, San Francisco (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation based on experience

Job summary

A growing Mediterranean specialty food company is seeking a Sales Representative for the Specialty Retail segment. The role involves managing accounts, driving sales growth, and developing new customer relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of sales experience, particularly in specialty foods. The position requires frequent travel and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, emphasizing the company's commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales in the specialty food field.
• Existing relationships within the specialty food sales region.
• Track record of success in identifying, cultivating, and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Maximize existing business with customers and develop new accounts in Specialty Retail.
• Introduce customers to new products and marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with key distributors to maximize their distribution capabilities.

Skills

Strong sales skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive, strategic thinker

Willingness to take initiative

Competitive, driven to be the best

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field

Job description

Come join a growing team! FOODMatch is searching for aSales Representative- Specialty Retailto join ourSalesteam.

FOODMatch is a producer and importer of Mediterranean specialty foods with a focus on olives, antipasti, and ingredients. Founded in 1996, FOODMatch is a producer and importer of Mediterranean specialty foods with a distinct expertise in traditionally and responsibly crafted olives, antipasti, spreads, sauces, and ingredients. FOODMatch plays an integral role in ensuring the quality of our products. The FOODMatch difference begins in the fields and groves. We are vertically integrated with our partners to ensure that each step along the production chain is completed to meticulous standards: from irrigation and pruning, to harvesting, sorting and stuffing by hand, to expertly curing and preserving, we ensure each ingredient delivers its natural flavor, color, and texture. Simply put, no detail is spared.

Through the hands of our growers we create great tasting, responsibly produced, authentic foods that nurture community and enhance your quality of life.

Job Description

The ideal candidate is responsible for managing specific accounts within designated territory. Responsibilities include maximizing existing business with current customers as well as the development of new accounts in the Specialty Retail segments. Accountable for profitable sales growth, allotted budget maintenance, new product placements, and promotional activities.

Essential Functions

• Maximize existing business with current customers as well as develop new accounts focused on the segments of Specialty Retail. Introduce customers to new products and marketing campaigns. Present plans to manager on initiatives to grow sales – i.e., ads, spiffs, demos, OI’s, Bill Backs. Conduct ongoing business planning reviews. Responsible for securing quarterly Distributor sales reports.
• Work closely with key distributors to maximize their distribution capabilities as well as manage the overall cost of doing business with these key partners.
• Work directly with Distributor reps and Broker network when applicable and provide trainings and customer ride withs.
• Regularly present new items to customer base. Manage overall sample spend by territory.
• Work with manager for approval to develop and personalize sell sheets specific to Distributors in your region.
• Maintain expert level of product knowledge.
• Participation in regional and national food shows including coordination of deadlines and requirements with food show coordinator.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field
• 3+ years of experience in sales
• Existing relationships within the specialty food sales field in the region
• Track record of success in identifying, cultivating and closing deals

Qualifications

• Strong sales skills and product knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive, strategic thinker
• Willingness to take initiative
• Competitive, driven to be the best
• Difference Maker
• Accountable, holds oneself to high standards
• Possesses a strong sense of urgency to accomplish goals and objectives

Specialty Retail Channel Segments

• Deli/Specialty Departments (to include olive/antipasti bars, pack out, deli cups, pouches, crackers & sweet spreads)
• Prepared Foods Departments (to include foodservice pack products such as tomatoes, olives, peppers, oils, etc.)
• Meat, Seafood & Bakery Departments (to include specialty retail and foodservice pack products)

Location/Travel Requirements

• This role requires moderate to significant travel, up to 75%
• Territoriescovered:Bay Areato South Monterey

FOODMatch offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.