Market Sales Rep II

Dawn Foods

$61K — $101K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or Culinary Arts preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years in customer-facing outside sales roles, managing portfolios and driving new business development.
  • Consultative sales experience in B2B foodservice or similar distribution models.
  • Knowledge of bakery products and operations strongly preferred, but similar industry experience accepted.
  • Proficient in Salesforce or similar CRM, Microsoft Office, and various digital tools.
  • Strong communication skills, with an engaging, consultative approach.
  • Analytical mindset to assess profitability and sales margins.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with bakery customers.
  • Develop new business opportunities and expand territory through prospecting and initiatives.
  • Drive sales growth by strengthening existing customer relationships and minimizing losses.
  • Provide on-site consultations and tailored product recommendations based on customer needs.
  • Promote and represent Dawn's product and service offerings, including digital tools.
  • Document sales activities and manage your pipeline using Salesforce.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being coverage.
  • Competitive compensation packages.
  • Generous 401(k) matching program for retirement savings.
  • Tuition assistance and educational programs for professional growth.
Full Job Description


Job Purpose and Overview

The Market Sales Representative II (MSR II) is a field-traveling, customer-facing sales role responsible for driving profitable growth within a defined territory supported by a distribution center. MSRs develop strong consultative relationships with bakery customers, providing exceptional service, product knowledge, and tailored business solutions. This role focuses on both expanding existing accounts and generating new business, while actively promoting Dawn's full portfolio of products, services, and digital tools, including online ordering and payment platforms. MSRs operate with a high degree of autonomy, manage a defined customer base, and report directly to a Market Sales Manager. The compensation structure includes a competitive base salary plus commission.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements: This is a remote position with regular field-travel and has the expectation of attending quarterly sales meetings at the Houston Distribution Center. The primary territory supports the Houston area, specifically the West to Northwest, covering approximately a 200-mile span. To be considered, candidates must reside within the Houston territory or the surrounding areas to be considered, as relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

What will you do as a Market Sales Representative II at Dawn Foods?

Customer Relationships, Development, & Sales Growth
  • Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with bakery customers.
  • Develop new business opportunities and expand territory coverage through strategic prospecting, new customer acquisition, and market expansion initiatives.
  • Drive profitable sales growth by strengthening existing customer relationships and minimizing lost business.
  • Heavy focus on driving new business development to constantly gain new customers
  • Deliver on-site consultations and provide expert product and service recommendations tailored to customer needs.
  • Promote and represent the full Dawn value proposition, including products, services, and digital tools.


Sales Selling & Account Management
  • Prepare estimates, calculate margins, and negotiate pricing and terms using Dawn's pricing models.
  • Understand and communicate Dawn's credit policies and payment terms to customers.
  • Stay informed on regional market trends, product innovations, and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.


Technology & Digital Engagement
  • Promote and demonstrate Dawn's online ordering platform to drive adoption and customer engagement.
  • Document sales activities and manage your pipeline using Salesforce CRM.
  • Educate customers on digital tools, including Dawn's payment portal.


Collaboration & Operational Support
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and budget alignment.
  • Complete administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate sales records, submitting reports, and managing expenses.


Continuous Learning & Company Culture
  • Participate in training and experiential learning to enhance product knowledge and sales capabilities.
  • Apply learning in customer interactions to drive results.
  • Demonstrate Dawn's core values and contribute to the Dawn Circle of Excellence.


What Does It Take to be a Market Sales Representative I at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.
  • A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, and/or Culinary Arts is preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in customer-facing outside sales roles, with a proven ability to manage a portfolio of accounts, expand product offerings within existing accounts, and drive new business development.
  • Consultative sales experience with B2B foodservice or similar distribution models.
  • Working knowledge of bakery products, ingredients, raw materials, baking supplies, and bakery operations is strongly preferred. Will accept experience with similar products or industries.
  • Must be comfortable working within a commissioned and/or performance-driven pay structure
  • Proficient with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and a variety of digital tools, with the ability to efficiently navigate and utilize software applications in a sales or customer-facing environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and engage customers through a personable, consultative approach.
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to calculate sales margins and assess profitability
  • Results-oriented with a strong focus on execution, accountability, and achieving measurable outcomes.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse customer base.


Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The normal setting for this job is hybrid, with regular field-travel.
  • Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
  • Required to exert physical effort in handling objects 25 pounds and occasionally more.


Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $61,100-$101,830 with incentive eligibility.

#LI-Remote #LI-AH1

Requisition ID: 38051

Date: Jun 9, 2026

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Dawn Foods

More Food & Beverages Jobs

Find similar Market Sales Rep II jobs: