District Sales Representative - Foodservice Syracuse
About The Position
District Sales Representative – JFS/Curtze Food Service Location: Syracuse Do you have a passion for sales, great food, and building relationships? JFS/Curtze Food Service is seeking a self-starting, people-loving District Sales Representative to join our growing team. If you're the type who loves meeting new people, has a knack for problem-solving, and enjoys the freedom of running your own schedule - this could be your dream gig. We offer: Competitive base salary (based on experience) + commissions After your first year: 100% commission-based with unlimited earning potential ($60k–$100k+ possible!) A chance to work with a 6th-generation family-owned company that values its people like family What You'll Do Your mission: Bring the best in food service products to restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, and more - and have fun doing it. In a typical week, you might: Visit current clients to talk about menus, products, and opportunities Hunt for new business (cold calling, networking, and yes - a little bit of charm goes a long way) Attend trade shows, industry events, and product launches Partner with chefs and managers to solve problems and inspire new menu ideas Take orders, track deliveries, and ensure customers are thrilled with our service Collaborate with our product specialists to bring fresh ideas and tasty samples Keep tabs on accounts - from product pricing to payment status - to make sure everything runs smoothly If you love selling, creating solutions, and making people's day , you'll fit right in. About JFS/Curtze Food Service We're more than a food distributor - we're a partner in our customers' success. From fresh produce and dairy to paper goods, equipment, and specialty products, we've been serving up quality for over 145 years. As a family-owned business, we believe in treating our employees like family, too. Location: Syracuse
Requirements
- Proven track record in sales (bonus points for food service experience)
- Drivers license + clean driving record
- Background in sales, food service management, or hospitality
- Self-motivated with killer organization skills
- Strong communicator with a "let's win this" attitude
Nice To Haves
- Former chefs, kitchen managers, and servers - your industry know-how is gold here!
Responsibilities
- Visit current clients to talk about menus, products, and opportunities
- Hunt for new business (cold calling, networking, and yes - a little bit of charm goes a long way)
- Attend trade shows, industry events, and product launches
- Partner with chefs and managers to solve problems and inspire new menu ideas
- Take orders, track deliveries, and ensure customers are thrilled with our service
- Collaborate with our product specialists to bring fresh ideas and tasty samples
- Keep tabs on accounts - from product pricing to payment status - to make sure everything runs smoothly
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life & short-term disability insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays + PTO
- Supportive team and a company that's been thriving since 1878
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
