Food Service Sales Representative

If you love connecting with restaurants and chefs, we have a position for you. This position will include both inside and outside sales in the food service world. For more than 40 years, we have proudly represented quality brands and products, building trusted partnerships throughout Colorado's food service and culinary community. We are looking for a competitive, sales-driven, and highly motivated field sales representative to join our team. You will work with customers showing products, answering questions, and offering solutions to drive sales. Will work with key clients to introduce products, support current business, and grow sales. The ideal candidate knows how to get the sale, leaning into their strong communication and interpersonal skills to convert potential customers into new clients. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, start your application today! Compensation: $50,000 - $85,000 yearly Responsibilities:

• Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads
• Assess the performance of specific properties in your area and develop sales plans and goals that are in line with the broader brand goals
• Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking
• Motivate the sales team to meet or exceed established monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and profit margin targets
• Keep a list of important clients up to date to ensure the ongoing development of relationships

Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of experience in sales management or a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
• Demonstrated exceptional social, verbal, and negotiating abilities
• Outstanding organizational skills and time management
• High school diploma or GED, and bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• Familiarity with the food service industry and culinary experience recommended

About Company Lakeland Marketing is a national foodservice sales organization that serves 29 regional markets. Our offices are operated by local owners, which fosters accountability, regional strength, relationships, and results. Our organization includes Management, Sales Representatives, Corporate Chefs, Administrative/Customer Support staff, and Marketing and Advertising departments. Our vision is to build a firm foundation across all our regions while expanding into new markets each year and becoming more uniform in vendor representation. Lakeland offers Competitive Salaries, Health and Dental Benefits, 401(k), and Vacation pay. #WHGEN2 Compensation details: 50000-85000 Yearly Salary PI6461ad8c8914-29400-40895888 Lakeland Marketing Denver