Territory Manager — Smallwares & Tabletop (Chicago, IL)
Sales · Full-Time · Chicago, IL
Develop and implement sales and marketing plans in your assigned territory, building customer relationships and providing solutions within the foodservice industry. Prior sales experience required; foodservice background preferred. Regional and some national travel.
Apply NowWhat you'll do.
- Formulate and execute sales and marketing strategies aligned with personal and business targets
- Identify and cultivate end-user prospects through individual effort and dealer partnerships
- Achieve assigned sales quotas
- Coordinate territory calls with manufacturers
- Identify new product applications and customer opportunities
- Maintain dealer relationships with regularly scheduled appointments
- Update customers on product innovations and changes
- Participate in assigned trade shows and conferences
- Maintain CRM documentation and keep showroom displays current
What you'll bring.
- College degree
- Strong phone, email, and in-person communication
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking capability
- Computer skills and willingness to learn new software
- Presentation and decision-making skills
- Strong time management
- Commitment to professional growth
- Prior sales experience required; foodservice industry experience preferred
Employee ownership
An ESOP stake in the company, company-paid — established 2017.
Health coverage
Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance.
Retirement
401(k) alongside the ESOP retirement benefit.
Balance
Flexible schedules and paid time off.