Sales Representative - Food

Job Description

Job Description

Sales Representative – Mainstream position at a growing manufacturing company.

• Direct hire position with excellent benefit package
• $ 75,000/yr.

First 3 months – on-site training

After 3 months – Hybrid – one day in the office

Requirements of the Sales Representative – Mainstream:

• Prefer a Bachelor's degree in a related field
• At least 1 year of B2B sales experience
• Food-related sales experience is a big plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to travel (25%)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail-oriented
• Valid driver's license
• Occasionally may need to lift heavy objects as needed

Responsibilities of the Sales Representative – Mainstream:

This role supports overseeing regional natural and specialty channels, managing key accounts and distributor relationships, and driving growth through new customer acquisition and product expansion.

• Build and maintain customer relationships
• Manage brokers
• Support promotions and product demos
• Present new products to customers
• Handle accounts receivable and payments
• Manage account budgets
• Conduct market research and track competition
• Analyze data and support sales strategies
• Use ERP/CRM systems for daily tasks
• Work with internal teams on projects
• Promote products at trade shows
• Support and implement price increases

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 08:30 a.m. – 05:30 p.m.

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TriCom Quest is a full-service employment agency serving the greater Los Angeles area. We partner with a wide range of industries, with a special focus on international companies, helping fill roles from entry level to executive leadership. Our mission is to connect employers with the right talent—and to help job seekers find positions where they can thrive and grow.

Company Description

TriCom Quest is a full-service employment agency serving the greater Los Angeles area. We partner with a wide range of industries, with a special focus on international companies, helping fill roles from entry level to executive leadership. Our mission is to connect employers with the right talent—and to help job seekers find positions where they can thrive and grow.