Outside Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Culinary Depot is a leading foodservice equipment dealer specializing in the design, build, and supply of high-performance commercial kitchens. We serve a broad client base that includes institutional, healthcare, education, and government entities. Our reputation is built on execution, technical expertise, and reliability in complex, regulated environments.

The  Sales Representative is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding Culinary Depot’s government business. This role focuses on federal, state, and local government agencies and requires a disciplined sales professional who understands public-sector procurement, compliance requirements, and long-cycle deal management.

You will own the full sales process—from opportunity identification through contract award—while coordinating closely with internal design, project management, and procurement teams to ensure successful execution.

Government Sales Strategy

• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to penetrate and grow government accounts

• Meet or exceed revenue targets within assigned government territories or agencies

Account Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government decision-makers, procurement officers, and stakeholders

• Position Culinary Depot as a trusted long-term partner

Opportunity & Bid Management

• Identify, track, and pursue RFPs, RFQs, and bid opportunities

• Manage bid timelines, compliance requirements, and submission deadlines

Product & Regulatory Expertise

• Maintain a strong understanding of foodservice equipment, kitchen design, and installation

• Ensure solutions align with government standards and procurement regulations

Proposals & Presentations

• Prepare and present clear, competitive proposals tailored to government specifications

• Coordinate pricing, technical documentation, and internal approvals

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with design, project management, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution

Market Intelligence

• Monitor government procurement trends, funding cycles, and competitor activity

• Provide insights to leadership to support strategic planning

Client Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the sales and post-award process

• Ensure client satisfaction and support repeat business

Experience

• Experience selling into government accounts preferred

• Background in foodservice equipment, construction, or capital equipment sales is a plus

Compliance

• Ability to successfully pass an extensive background check for government property access after offer acceptance

Skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple long-cycle opportunities

Travel

• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and industry events

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

• Paid time off, including vacation and paid holidays 

• Health insurance options

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

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