sales representative

event marketing specialist

outside sales representative

sales consultant

event manager

Passanantes Home Food Service

My experience with Passanante’s was frustrating due to poor organization and a lack of support for contractors.

The mileage required for events, often over 120 miles round trip, caused significant wear and tear on my personal vehicle. A breakdown during one such event cost me $2,800 in repairs—far exceeding what I earned during my five months with the company. Mileage compensation was inadequate and failed to reflect the true costs incurred. It might be "legal", considering ICs are responsible for their own vehicles, but it certainly isn't ethical. 

Communication with management was also a major issue. Managers were often unavailable to address concerns, sometimes for weeks at a time, leaving contractors to fend for themselves. The stockroom was frequently understocked, forcing independent contractors to purchase necessary supplies out of pocket. Reimbursement for these purchases was lumped into paychecks, which effectively taxed contractors twice on their expenses.

Events were consistently underprepared, placing an unfair burden on contractors to fill in gaps without adequate resources. The overall lack of organization and support made the work unnecessarily stressful and frustrating.

I hope the company takes these issues seriously and makes meaningful changes to better support its team in the future.

I️ needed something part time so I️ could manage other responsibilities and thought working events a couple times a week would be ideal. If you have experience marketing at events then it may be a good fit for you due to not having to pack and set up as much as some other companies. But if you don’t like driving all over the place and setting up booth’s for different events I️ wouldn’t recommend. Oftentimes the shows that are scheduled have very few people in attendance which can be a waste of time. Ultimately it would be a great opportunity if the shows were consistent but it’s rare to have a good show booked. It seems they will try to get any show they can even if that means they will lose money from it. If you’re desperate for a position then go ahead because they will literally hire anyone but the people that actually perform won’t be recognized for their work, the high performers just get taken advantage of because they know they’ll still get sales even when it’s slow. The only reason I️ have it at 3 stars is because the pay can be good if your a high performer at a somewhat busy event. 

This job is a lie. You get paid 12/hr, you're forced to lie to people and tell them you give away a free meat package, when in reality they dont get anything. There is a TREMENDOUS amount of pressure on you at all times to generate 100+ leads at every show, if you don't, the boss will talk behind your back and tell others how terrible you are. Only way you make more then 12/hr is if you generate 100 leads or more. You earn $25 to set up a show and $25 to take it down,  but after that you need 100 leads to earn another $25, 150 to earn $50 and 250 to earn $100. Its not often that you get 100+ leads in a show.  Worked there for a long while and only hit 100 maybe twice. You do however get to sample some good meats and go to some neat events. However, the stress and pressure put on you is not worth it. Also, its 1099 so you have to do your own taxes.

Working at Passanates home food service, I feel challenged. The job is rewarding with interpersonal growth opportunities. I satisfy the desire to travel, each event offering a new place new things to see. In the summer time is absolutely beautiful the festival fields in small unheard of towns. The events challenge your communication, and presentation of your self. Knowing your success is dependent on willingness to put out your best. It it a detail important job, and dependent on organization.  The help and support form the team marketing manager is endearing. As an employee you will not lack understanding, a voice or support. 

I love being a part of this family-owned business that is growing. We are in a fast-paced environment and constantly bettering one another. We strive on a daily basis to be the best versions of ourselves to make the company and our co-workers stronger. I enjoy every interaction between departments which makes my days more enjoyable. We advance from within, so your efforts can be rewarded with promotions and bonuses. 

When I started with the company I struggled with the change and was about to just give up. Thanks to my management seeing my potential they would not give up on me, they asked what my needs where and what they could do to help me succussed any other company would have said bye and moved on to the next person. Here i am almost 3 years in and I'm running my own office. I could not be happier working for a company I know has my back. The hardest part of this job is nothing you have to be self motivating be hungry and drove yourself to be the best.  

It's hard to get in touch with direct management, then when you go up the chain so things actually get done it's apparently a huge issue. The whole business model is honestly more than a little sketchy. Every event I've been a part of so far has had at least minor issues (location/time/general event info incorrect) but some are so severe I've been considering no longer working with them. On the plus side they pay for your travel to events.

I began working for Passanante's Home Food Service in 2011 and have enjoyed it thoroughly. Senior leadership is kind and supportive, and I feel genuinely cared for by my employer. It's a family atmosphere, but we take our business seriously and are dedicated to providing the best experience for our customers as possible. Having said that, if you aren't dependable and motivated Passanante's is probably not a good fit for you.


There are just no leads available and if you do get leads there are actually cold leads and have no idea what youre even doing at their house. Marketing calls made out to people offer the customer a free trial of the without mentioning a sales rep is even going to be giving a presentation and trying to sell the food. Misleading information in the pitch as well as these people try to sell a freezer and not really the food at all.

.... As a people-person, this fits my weekend wonderfully.
You will be getting potential customer to try their products... brand loyalty.
Get to go to a variety of trade shows, events, festivals, and more. 

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