Sales Representative

Hanline Group • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

We are looking for a high-energy, results-driven Sales Representative to drive new business growth in the frozen food category. This is a hunter role focused on cold prospecting, face-to-face sales calls, and opening new accounts. The ideal candidate is competitive, coachable, and motivated by performance-based rewards in a fast-paced food sales environment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of independent sales experience.
• College degree required.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in outside sales.
• Comfort with cold calling, rejection, and high-activity sales days.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and closing skills.
• Self-motivated, with strong time and territory management abilities.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel 50%.
• Ability to lift and transport frozen food samples or cases as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and acquire new customers with profitable business in the frozen foods industry, including restaurants, foodservice operators, grocery stores, convenience stores, distributors, and industrial manufacturers.
• Identify and contact prospects through cold calls and in-person sales visits.
• Present frozen food products, programs, pricing, and value propositions to decision-makers.
• Build pipeline activity and manage leads through CRM.
• Track competitive activity, pricing trends, and territory opportunities through CRM.
• Establish an annual sales and expense budget.
• Become a product expert who can explain product features and benefits to potential customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level