Field Sales Consultant

Field Sales Consultant – Janitorial & Restaurant Supplies Must be in the Hartford/Springfield, CT territory. Avision is a manufacturer's representative company with advanced and seasoned professional sales, customer support, marketing and inside sales teams. Avision has a local focus that is national in scope, catering to world-class manufacturers in the janitorial and foodservice disposable industries. About the Position We are seeking an energetic, results-driven Field Sales Consultant to drive revenue growth across our designated regional territory. In this role, you will represent an elite portfolio of contracted manufacturing partners, specializing in commercial cleaning equipment, janitorial systems, foodservice consumables, and restaurant supplies. You will act as the strategic link between manufacturers, regional distributors, and commercial end-users. By leveraging deep product knowledge and local market expertise, you will consult directly with end-users to solve their facility needs, secure product specifications, and maximize market share. Drive Regional Sales: Conduct frequent face-to-face field presentations, product demonstrations, and virtual consultations to exceed established territory revenue goals. Represent Full Product Lines: Educate buyers on our complete manufacturer partner portfolio, cross-selling across cleaning chemicals, heavy equipment, and disposable categories. Empower Distribution Channels: Identify, onboard, and train regional distributors. Actively help distribution partners close new accounts using company-generated leads. Trade Show & Event Execution: Coordinate and lead professional sales meetings, manage site selection, prepare strategic agendas, and represent the brand at industry trade shows and educational conferences. Market Intelligence & Strategy: Track competitive market activity, monitor emerging industry trends, and participate in data-driven sales forecasting and long-range marketing planning. CRM & Reporting Mastery: Manage daily pipeline data, log account interactions, and maintain pristine records within the company CRM to facilitate transparent manufacturer reporting. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional sales experience preferred Previous B2B sales, territory management, hospitality, Jan-San, foodservice, or industrial distribution experience is a plus Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills Comfortable using Microsoft Office programs, CRM systems, and other business tools Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills Ability to independently manage a territory, prioritize accounts, and develop new business opportunities We are looking for individuals who are driven, coachable, and motivated to grow. Industry experience is helpful, but we are willing to train candidates who bring the right attitude, strong work ethic, and a hunger to succeed in outside sales. The Company: Forward Solutions is a group of service companies that help clients in evolving markets grow their business and expand into new channels. Our team of over 520 experienced professionals provides manufacturers and distributors with the power of outsourced sales, marketing and customer support services. Our divisions combined have expertise in facility maintenance, cleaning, hygiene, food service disposables, food service equipment, electrical, industrial/MRO, utility, telecom, safety, construction and packaging supply channels. Forward Solutions is a growing private company that offers its employees a competitive salary, a full benefits package including 401K, an annual bonus, PTO and a flexible working program. The company’s service brand portfolio includes Allynt Solutions, Avision, C3Consulting, Curate, Xpand Demand, Philip J Boren, Electris360, OneSolution™, RelyPak™ and StruXur™. Why Should You Apply? Competitive industry pays and bonus programs. Positive and fun team environment Financial: Salary, bonus opportunities and 401K Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability Work‑life balance: Paid Time Off and paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary incentive bonus as determined by incentive program guidelines, position eligibility and Senior Management approval. #J-18808-Ljbffr