Field Foodservice Sales Manager

Grande • Jacksonville, FL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Why Grande? With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com . Job Summary: Are you a dynamic sales professional with a passion for building relationships and driving business growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced foodservice environment where collaboration and customer focus are key? If so, this opportunity is for you! Grande Cheese Company is looking for a Frontline Sales Associate focused on developing trust and business relationships with independent pizzerias and Italian restaurants in the Daytona/Jacksonville, Florida Region . You will play a critical role in helping operators grow their businesses by demonstrating product expertise, industry insights, and restaurant management best practices. Additionally, you will strengthen partnerships with Distributor Sales Representatives (DSRs) to enhance the focus on our products. Territory: Daytona/Jacksonville, Florida Region Travel Requirement: 30% Work Environment: Primarily in-territory with partial remote flexibility depending on business needs. Car Stipend: Yes

Requirements

• Minimum 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Business or other related field required. An equivalent level of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years related sales experience and/or training required, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong restaurant / small business acumen.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to use mathematical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary and/or restaurant management experience a plus.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, CRM and Tableau a plus.

Responsibilities

• developing trust and business relationships with independent pizzerias and Italian restaurants
• helping operators grow their businesses by demonstrating product expertise, industry insights, and restaurant management best practices
• strengthening partnerships with Distributor Sales Representatives (DSRs) to enhance the focus on our products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees