Foodservice Territory Manager (77779)

Gourmet Foods International • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Gourmet Foods International is seeking a passionate, self-motivated sales professional to oversee sales activities in an assigned territory, with a focus on specialty and artisan foods. The role combines account management and new-business development, connecting chefs, cheesemongers, and foodservice professionals with specialty products. The manager presents and sells products, conducts customer visits and demonstrations, participates in tastings and industry events, and cultivates relationships with artisan manufacturers. The position offers schedule flexibility, performance-based sales incentives, and company-provided resources.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in the foodservice industry.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with a passion for artisan and specialty foods.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage a fast-paced, independent schedule.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience working with large, multi-location clients or complex customer accounts.
• Advanced planning capabilities.
• Ability to identify emerging trends in the foodservice industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data-driven tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Present and sell local, artisanal, and specialty food products to cheesemongers, culinarians, and chefs.
• Manage inherited customer accounts and prospect for new customers.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through regular outside sales visits.
• Schedule and conduct customer visits to present product demonstrations, discuss solutions, and close sales.
• Identify and resolve client concerns.
• Invite clients to company events and communicate information about new technologies and online ordering platforms.
• Cultivate relationships with artisan manufacturers to identify new specialty products for the company’s assortment.
• Manage a daily schedule and visit customers and prospects to generate and grow sales.
• Participate in marketing events, including cheese seminars, pastry classes, trade shows, and tasting or pairing events.
• Participate in specialty food product tastings to help determine which products to stock.
• Pursue company promotions and sales incentives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Profit sharing
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Free college tuition
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development programs
• Employee discount
• Referral bonus
• Opportunity to grow within the company
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses and other sales incentives, if applicable
• Company-provided laptop
• Company cell phone reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed