We are seeking a motivated, results-driven
Sales Consultant to join our growing team and take ownership of a high-potential territory serving hospitality and foodservice operators throughout the
Alpena Michigan market.
What You'll DoAs a Foodservice Sales Consultant, you will serve as a trusted business partner to your customers while driving profitable growth throughout your territory.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Growing and managing an established customer portfolio while aggressively prospecting for new business opportunities.
- Building strong relationships with restaurant owners, purchasing directors, chefs, foodservice managers, and hospitality decision-makers.
- Increasing sales and market share through product penetration, menu solutions, and consultative selling.
- Conducting regular face-to-face customer meetings to understand business challenges and recommend solutions.
- Leveraging company resources, culinary specialists, vendor partners, and brokers to deliver value-added support.
- Presenting new products, conducting tastings, and identifying opportunities to improve customer profitability.
What Makes This Opportunity Different- Established and respected foodservice distributor with over a century of success.
- Family-owned culture where relationships matter.
- Competitive compensation with significant commission earning potential.
- Strong operational support allowing you to focus on selling and growing your territory.
- Access to industry-leading products, vendor partnerships, and culinary resources.
What We're Looking ForWe're seeking a proven foodservice sales professional who knows how to win business in a competitive market.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Demonstrated success in foodservice sales, hospitality sales, or a related industry.
- Experience selling to restaurant owners, executive chefs, purchasing directors, and multi-unit operators.
- A strong hunter mentality with a track record of prospecting and closing new business.
- The ability to sell against established competition while maintaining value-based pricing.
- Experience earning and succeeding in a commission-driven sales environment.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent time management, organization, and territory planning abilities.
- A valid driver's license and an excellent driving record.
Compensation & BenefitsStarting Compensation: $65,000 - $100,000+ annually, based on experience.Van Eerden Foodservice offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Sales Incentive Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development Opportunities
Join a Team That Delivers a Great Customer ExperienceIf you're a high-performing foodservice sales professional who enjoys building relationships, winning new business, and helping customers succeed, we want to hear from you.
Join Van Eerden Foodservice and become part of a company with over 100 years of success, an outstanding reputation in the industry, and a culture built around serving customers, supporting each other, and delivering a great customer experience every day.
