Territory Sales Associate - Food Service

Loffredo-Fresh-Foods; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Bi-weekly pay or daily pay

Performance feedback

Employee purchase program

Job summary

Loffredo Fresh Foods in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Territory Sales Associate to manage and grow a portfolio of foodservice accounts. You will build strong relationships, upsell products, and collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and customer service to ensure smooth operations.

The role emphasizes developing new business, identifying opportunities, and delivering exceptional service with the goal of increasing revenue and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and ability to pass a motor vehicle check and background check.
• Experience in account management, sales, business development, food service, or restaurant industry is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Passion for delivering excellent service and creating value for clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through in-person and electronic communication.
• Address and resolve customer inquiries, concerns, and product-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including warehouse, logistics, and customer service, to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of foodservice accounts – both existing and cold call on new business.
• Identify sales opportunities and develop strategies to increase revenue.
• Upsell new products and services to existing accounts.

Skills

Account management

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Customer relationships

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Related field

Job description

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Territory Sales Associate - Food Service

Full Time Sales Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs, IA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2102

Job Title: Territory Sales Associate
Location: Council Bluffs, IA

Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Territory Sales Associatebased out of our Council Bluffs branch.We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 5 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.

The Territory Sales Associateat Loffredo Fresh Foods is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of foodservice accounts by building strong relationships with current customers and by identifying & onboarding new customers. Key duties include upselling products, providing industry insights, overseeing order fulfillment, resolving customer issues, and analyzing sales trends to enhance client satisfaction. This role is responsible for maintaining and working a new business pipeline. This role requires collaboration with internal teams such as warehouse, logistics, procurement, and customer service to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, the Territory Sales Associatewill track performance metrics, report sales forecasts, and ensure compliance with industry regulations, all while delivering exceptional customer service and fostering long-term partnerships.

Pay: Base Salary + Commission + Car Reimbursement

What we look for:

• Reliable transportation and ability to pass a motor vehicle check and background check
• Previous experience in account management, sales, business development, food service, or restaurant industry is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships
• Passion for delivering excellent service and creating value for clients

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through in-person and electronic communication
• Address and resolve customer inquiries, concerns, and product-related issues
• Collaborate with internal teams, including warehouse, logistics, and customer service, to ensure smooth operations
• Manage and grow a portfolio of foodservice accounts – both existing and cold call on new business
• Identify sales opportunities and develop strategies to increase revenue
• Upsell new products and services to existing accounts

What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program