Bakery Sales Representative

About Us

We are a growing bakery and coffee shop known for high-quality baked goods, custom cakes, and fresh breakfast and lunch offerings. We are expanding our reach and looking for a motivated Bakery Sales Representative to build strong relationships with local businesses, schools, cafés, event venues, corporate offices, and community organizations.

This is a unique opportunity to combine creativity, relationship-building, and business development to help bring our products to new markets.

Position Summary

The Bakery Sales Representative is responsible for identifying potential partners, presenting our baked goods and catering services, and developing mutually beneficial relationships. This position involves outreach, product sampling, creating and negotiating terms, and coordinating contracts for ongoing orders or catering partnerships.

This is an excellent role for someone who is outgoing, organized, and passionate about helping local businesses grow.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Building & Sales

Identify and reach out to potential clients (schools, cafés, offices, event spaces, etc.)

Build strong, ongoing relationships with new and existing partners

Conduct product sample visits and presentations to demonstrate offerings

Follow up with leads and maintain consistent, professional communication

Business Development

Develop creative proposals tailored to each client’s needs

Coordinate catering packages, bulk orders, and recurring delivery schedules

Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements

Track sales goals and work with management to meet revenue targets

Contracts & Coordination

Draft partnership terms, catering contracts, and service agreements

Coordinate order details between clients and bakery production team

Monitor contract renewals, changes, or expansions

Ensure accuracy in order fulfillment and client expectations

Brand Representation

Represent the bakery professionally at community events, vendor fairs, and networking opportunities

Maintain a positive, knowledgeable presence when promoting products

Gather client feedback and provide insights on product trends and ideas

Requirements

Required:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, outgoing, and comfortable approaching new clients

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to negotiate effectively and professionally

Reliable transportation for sales visits and sampling

Ability to learn bakery products and communicate clearly about offerings

Preferred (Not Required):

Experience in sales, account management, marketing, or hospitality

Experience in the food & beverage industry

Familiarity with catering or wholesale operations

Basic understanding of contracts or service agreements