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Foodservice Sales Rep – K-12

GoodwinRecruitingChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 8, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This impactful K-12 foodservice sales role offers a competitive base salary of $105,000 and the chance to drive significant business growth within a respected organization. If you have a passion for building relationships and a proven track record in B2B sales, you'll thrive in this opportunity to expand your territory and develop strategic client partnerships. Apply today to make your mark in this exciting field!

Quick Overview

Salary
$105k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted
5 days ago

Job Description

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.

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