Foodservice Sales Rep – K-12

Recruiting Partner: Michael Lanzetta

Chicago, Illinois | Sales | Not Remote | $95,000 to $105,000 | Job ID: 182289

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Foodservice Sales Rep – K-12

A respected consumer products organization is seeking an experienced Foodservice Sales Rep to drive new business and expand its presence within the K-12 and institutional foodservice markets. This role offers a high-impact sales opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys prospecting, building relationships, and developing territory strategies.

Foodservice Sales Rep Benefits & Compensation

  • Base salary of $105,000
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Travel commitment of 40–60% throughout the assigned territory

Foodservice Sales Rep Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent sales experience
  • Minimum 3+ years of wholesale, foodservice, CPG, or related B2B sales experience
  • Experience working with foodservice accounts and distributors strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of K-12, school nutrition, healthcare, or institutional foodservice sectors highly desirable
  • Proven track record of new business development and territory growth
  • Proficiency in sales forecasting, CRM systems, pipeline management, and territory planning
  • Ability to travel 40–60% and manage a large geographic territory independently

Foodservice Sales Rep Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Prospect aggressively for new business through networking, lead generation, market research, and direct outreach
  • Build and maintain relationships with K-12 decision makers, school nutrition professionals, distributors, and other key stakeholders
  • Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on high-value prospects and revenue growth
  • Manage sales pipeline, forecasting, CRM activity, and follow-up processes to meet quarterly and annual sales targets
  • Conduct customer meetings, presentations, sales calls, and business development activities throughout the territory
  • Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events to maximize lead generation
  • Monitor market trends and competitive activity, sharing insights with leadership
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support customer acquisition and long-term account growth

This position is ideal for a proactive sales professional who takes ownership of their territory and thrives on creating new business opportunities while contributing directly to company growth.

 

JOB ID: 182289

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