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Territory Sales Representative
Bulk Food Distribution
Location:State of Ohio
Type: Full-Time | Base Salary Commission Quarterly Bonus Annual Profit Sharing Plan
We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Territory Sales Representative to grow and manage accounts for our bulk food distribution business. This role is ideal for a self-motivated sales professional who enjoys working independently, developing long-term customer relationships, and driving revenue growth within an assigned territory.
Functional Responsibilities
- Manage and expand an established sales territory of retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice operators.
- Promote a large range of bulk food products, Delicatessen/Refrigerated/and Frozen items, and exclusive manufactured items within assigned territory
- Gain a basic understanding of the 5,000 items stocked by Dutch Valley Foods and translate into selling strategies that increases market share for the company
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the territory
- Build strong, long-term relationships with customers through regular in-person and virtual visits
- Present and sell bulk food products, programs, and value-added services
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate orders, competitive pricing, and timely fulfillment
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs
- Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales goals
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity using CRM tools
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Why Join Us?
We pride ourselves on our customer-first approach, high-quality products, and team-oriented culture. This is an opportunity to represent a trusted bulk food distributor and make a direct impact on business growth within your territory.
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What We Offer
- Competitive base salary plus quarterly bonus, commission, and annual profit sharing
- Company vehicle
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career growth opportunities with a stable, growing distributor
- Minimum of 5 years previous grocery, deli, retail, food and/or sales experience
- Experience with CRM software and using MSOffice and Outlook
- Superior time management skills, flexibility and willingness to travel with frequent overnight stays required up to 60% of the time
- Strong fact-based data driven selling skills; ability to create, interpret, and present sales data to customers
- Strong cold calling skills; strong listening, written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated, self-disciplined and a good steward as it relates to company resources
- Demonstrated ability to manage an assigned sales territory and consistently deliver results
- Safe driving record with current driver's license
- Safety sensitive position