Sales Representative - Louisiana

Hoffmaster•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Sales Representative is responsible for driving new and existing business within the foodservice channel by selling Hoffmaster tabletop disposables and packaging products. This role partners closely with foodservice distributors and end-user customers to grow market share, strengthen relationships, and deliver customer-focused solutions. From prospecting and presentations to closing deals and supporting distributor partnerships, this role plays a key part in expanding Hoffmaster’s presence in the market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
1–3 years of sales experience; foodservice industry experience preferred
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory, with occasional overnight travel

Nice To Haves

foodservice industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Identify and qualify new sales opportunities within assigned territory
Build and maintain strong relationships with foodservice end users and distributor partners
Conduct sales calls, presentations, and business reviews with customers and distributors
Grow existing accounts by introducing new products and solutions
Prepare pricing quotes and negotiate sales agreements
Monitor competitive activity and customer feedback to support market strategy
Support distributor sales meetings, trade shows, and customer events as needed
Maintain accurate sales activity and customer information
Participate in training and development to stay current on products and market trends