Food Service Sales Representative

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MI, US

For more than 100 years, Van Eerden Foodservice has been helping customers succeed through exceptional service, quality products, and trusted partnerships. As a fourth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor, we believe there is nothing more important than bringing food and families together. Our commitment to delivering Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products, and Fresh Solutions has made us a valued partner to restaurants, hospitality operators, healthcare facilities, schools, and foodservice businesses throughout the region. We are seeking a motivated, results-driven Sales Consultant to join our growing team and take ownership of a high-potential territory serving hospitality and foodservice operators throughout the Flint Michigan market . What You'll Do As a Foodservice Sales Consultant, you will serve as a trusted business partner to your customers while driving profitable growth throughout your territory. Your responsibilities will include: Growing and managing an established customer portfolio while aggressively prospecting for new business opportunities. Building strong relationships with restaurant owners, purchasing directors, chefs, foodservice managers, and hospitality decision-makers. Increasing sales and market share through product penetration, menu solutions, and consultative selling. Conducting regular face-to-face customer meetings to understand business challenges and recommend solutions. Leveraging company resources, culinary specialists, vendor partners, and brokers to deliver value-added support. Presenting new products, conducting tastings, and identifying opportunities to improve customer profitability. What Makes This Opportunity Different Established and respected foodservice distributor with over a century of success. Family-owned culture where relationships matter. Competitive compensation with significant commission earning potential. Strong operational support allowing you to focus on selling and growing your territory. Access to industry-leading products, vendor partnerships, and culinary resources. What We're Looking For We're seeking a proven foodservice sales professional who knows how to win business in a competitive market. Ideal candidates will have: Demonstrated success in foodservice sales, hospitality sales, or a related industry. Experience selling to restaurant owners, executive chefs, purchasing directors, and multi-unit operators. A strong hunter mentality with a track record of prospecting and closing new business. The ability to sell against established competition while maintaining value-based pricing. Experience earning and succeeding in a commission-driven sales environment. Strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Excellent time management, organization, and territory planning abilities. A valid driver's license and an excellent driving record. Starting Compensation: $65,000 - $100,000+ annually, based on experience. Van Eerden Foodservice offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Join a Team That Delivers a Great Customer Experience If you're a high-performing foodservice sales professional who enjoys building relationships, winning new business, and helping customers succeed, we want to hear from you. Join Van Eerden Foodservice and become part of a company with over 100 years of success, an outstanding reputation in the industry, and a culture built around serving customers, supporting each other, and delivering a great customer experience every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr Frog Holler Produce