Entry Level Foodservice Sales Rep (Multiple Locations) - Campus Recruiting
About The Position
Foodservice Sales Representatives are responsible for calling on a variety of existing customers with the objective of increasing sales for their area team. The Foodservice Group is responsible for the sales and marketing of all products to both commercial and non-commercial foodservice operations. The primary customer is the foodservice distributor, who buys our products and re-distributes them to foodservice operators such as restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, etc. You will spend much of your time bringing new products, usage ideas, and merchandising ideas to the operators, and educate distributor personnel on why they should be selling Hormel products. Hormel Foods sells indirectly in the foodservice division, means products are delivered to end users via a foodservice distributor such as SYSCO and US Foods, the two largest distributors in the country. As a Hormel Foods foodservice salesperson, you will have the potential to call on hundreds of foodservice operators. Our marketing department also provides multiple tools to help you educate the foodservice distributors and operators.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Professional Selling, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Hospitality, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or a related field.
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher preferred.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
- Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods products, which may include but not limited to, pork, beef, chicken, and peanuts
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive for extended periods of time.
- Must be open to relocation
Responsibilities
- Increase business by adding products to distribution and expanding the usage of existing Hormel Foods products
- Implement marketing strategies for their products
- Receive training on Hormel Foods products, selling techniques, and business planning
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay of $1,325 ($68,900 annually)
- Reimbursement for approved business-related expenses
- Paid time off (PTO) accrual
- Hands-on experience with a Fortune 500 company
- Professional development opportunities and networking experiences
- Potential consideration for future internships, co-ops, or full-time employment opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Discretionary annual merit increases
- Bonuses and profit sharing
- 401(k) with employer match
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
- Free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
