Sales Representative

Responsibilities

• Manage specific accounts within the Specialty Retail segments to maximize existing business and develop new accounts
• Drive profitable sales growth, maintain budgets, and manage new product placements and promotional activities
• Work closely with key distributors, broker networks, and distributor reps to maximize distribution capabilities
• Conduct business planning reviews and secure quarterly Distributor sales reports
• Present new items to the customer base and manage territory sample spend
• Participate in regional and national food shows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field
• 3+ years of sales experience
• Existing relationships within the specialty food sales field in the target region
• Proven track record of identifying, cultivating, and closing deals
• Ability to travel up to 75% within the Bay Area to South Monterey territory

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong sales skills and deep product knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and strategic thinker with a strong sense of urgency

About the Company

FOODMatch is a producer and importer of Mediterranean specialty foods, focusing on high-quality olives, antipasti, and ingredients. Founded in 1996, the company is vertically integrated to ensure meticulous standards from the field to the final product.