What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Sales Representative position at Turano Baking Co.?
Turano Baking Company is expanding our National Sales team!
We are seeking driven sales professionals — from emerging talent to seasoned chain veterans — to grow our presence with national and regional foodservice operators, distributors, and buying groups.
This role manages direct frozen sales to national foodservice chains and works cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Culinary, and Marketing.
If you thrive in a performance-driven, relationship-based sales environment, we want to talk.
We are hiring across experience levels:
Mid-Level Sales (3–8 years)
Starting at $85,000
For experienced reps managing regional chains, national chains, sandwich assemblers, and Supply Chain Consultants.
Senior National Sales (8 years)
Compensation based on experience, current book of business, and market penetration.
Significant upside potential for proven performers with established chain relationships!
What You’ll Own
- Target and manage top national and regional foodservice chains
- Develop and execute strategic account growth plans
- Lead pricing negotiations and new product introductions
- Support national trade shows (NRA, Pizza Expo, distributor shows)
- Partner with Marketing on ideation and product presentations
- Collaborate with Customer Service and Operations to manage inventory flow
- Prospect and close new chain business
This is a highly visible role with direct impact on company growth and requires proactive prospecting, strategic planning, and disciplined follow-through.
We are seeking performance-driven professionals who want to build and grow accounts — not maintain the status quo.
Who Succeeds Here
- Strong relationship builder with national or regional accounts
- Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable negotiating pricing and managing rebates/incentives
- Experience working with brokers and distributors preferred
- Comfortable with travel (domestic US)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
For senior candidates:
Experience calling on national chains, managing distributor volume programs, and driving market penetration is strongly preferred.
Travel & Schedule
- Frequent domestic travel
- Trade show attendance
- Preference for candidate to be based in Chicago
Why Turano?
- 60 year family-owned company with national footprint
- Established brand with strong distributor relationships
- Growth-focused leadership
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
- 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked for Turano before?
- Do you currently have any family members working for Turano?
- Were you referred by a Turano employee? If yes, who?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000