Business Development Representative - Orange County, CA

Corto Olive, LP•Los Angeles, CA

22h•$80,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Stanislaus Food Products is seeking a Business Development Representative to join their sales team. This is a full-time, remote position based in Orange County, CA and surrounding areas. The role involves selling their Italian-style tomatoes and sauces to independent restaurateurs who are not yet familiar with the brand. The Business Development Representative will support Stanislaus Food Products and Corto Olive by developing new business revenue through targeted account development in key sectors.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of proven sales experience, preferably in foodservice, restaurant, or distribution industries.
Minimum of 2+ years of culinary experience working in restaurant operations.
Willing to travel daily to visit clients, conduct in-person meetings, and develop new business.
Minimum of 2+ year of strong prospecting skills, including door-to-door outreach.
Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in competitive environment.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Passion for supporting and growing small, independent restaurant businesses.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Conversational in Spanish
Two years of college in culinary trade school

Responsibilities

Walking into restaurant kitchens, engaging chefs and owners in conversation, and conducting side-by-side tastings to demonstrate that our tomatoes and oils taste better than their current brands.
Influencing our potential customer(s) to begin purchasing our products from their distributor.
Sales, with a results-oriented drive.
Maintaining confidence and displaying an exuberant attitude.
Project a culinary or independent restaurant background.
Partnering and collaborating with cross functional teams.
Display a strong work ethic and be self-motivated – this includes the ability to meet or exceed quota while working remotely.
Display excellent verbal, written, communications and presentation skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.