Outside Foodservice Territory Sales

Produce Careers•Westchester County, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

A longstanding Specialty Produce Distributor serving the foodservice industry across the New York metropolitan area is in growth mode. This role will manage and grow a portfolio of foodservice accounts — restaurants, hotels, institutions, and catering operations — while prospecting and developing new business. This role will focus on sales and business development in Westchester County as well as Upstate New York and potentially Connecticut. The target profile is someone who thrives on relationships, knows how to walk into a kitchen and speak the language, and understands that in specialty produce, trust is everything. This is a field-based role with frequent travel throughout the territory. Our client envisions a remote/hybrid role, with potentially one day per week in their greater NYC office.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of foodservice or specialty food experience.
Sales background preferred.
Strong knowledge of the Westchester County / Upstate NY restaurant and hospitality landscape.
Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in the field.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the sales territory.

Nice To Haves

Culinary background or hands-on kitchen experience.
College degree (B.A. /B.S.) in related fields of study, or relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of foodservice accounts (restaurants, hotels, institutions, and catering operations).
Prospect and develop new business.
Focus on sales and business development in Westchester County, Upstate New York, and potentially Connecticut.
Travel frequently throughout the sales territory.