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The Foodservice Sales Representative at Hormel Foods is a pivotal role responsible for driving sales and marketing efforts across various foodservice operations. This position involves engaging with existing customers, primarily foodservice distributors, to enhance sales within the assigned district. The Foodservice Group focuses on marketing Hormel's extensive product range to both commercial and non-commercial foodservice sectors, including restaurants, hotels, schools, and hospitals. As a representative, you will be tasked with introducing new products, sharing innovative usage ideas, and providing merchandising strategies to foodservice operators. Additionally, educating distributor personnel on the benefits of Hormel products is a key aspect of the role. The training program for new sales representatives is comprehensive, lasting between 8 to 12 months. During this period, you will be integrated into one of Hormel's 18 area offices across the United States, where you will gain in-depth knowledge about Hormel products, industry dynamics, and effective selling techniques. The training includes seminars at the corporate headquarters in Austin, Minnesota, where you will participate in presentations and discussions led by the Foodservice corporate staff. This structured training is complemented by a 24-week mentor-guided program that combines online learning with hands-on experience in the field. Career advancement opportunities are robust within Hormel Foods, with a typical trajectory involving 2-3 promotions within the first five years. Each promotion may necessitate relocation, reflecting the company's commitment to fostering talent from within. Successful sales representatives can progress to roles such as Territory Managers, Account Executives, and even senior leadership positions in sales or marketing. Hormel Foods values performance and offers a promote-from-within philosophy, ensuring that outstanding contributions are recognized and rewarded.
