About Tama Trading Company
Founded over a century ago, Tama Trading Company is one of the West Coast’s leading importers and distributors of premium Italian food products. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we’re dedicated to delivering authentic, high-quality ingredients and exceptional service to restaurants, retailers, and foodservice operators.
Compensation
Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s sales experience, proven track record, and ability to generate new business. Candidates with an established book of business, strong client relationships, or a demonstrated history of driving revenue may be eligible for higher compensation.
Job Description
We are currently looking for an individual with a background in Italian food, ideally food sales. We will construct a route of some existing customers to serve as a base route, and you will have the freedom to grow your territory through new business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a defined sales territory, developing relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and purchasing teams
- Conduct regular customer visits and prospect for new accounts
- Execute sales strategies that achieve volume, profit, and product placement goals
- Provide timely feedback on product quality, market trends, and competitor activity
- Partner with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and customer satisfaction
- Monitor pricing, terms, and customer credit in alignment with company policies
- Keeps management and purchasing agents abreast of item quality feedback, changes in sales volume, etc.
We provide an extremely competitive package that includes:
- Base salary plus performance incentives
- Gas and mileage reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Optional Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- A supportive, family-style work environment with long-term growth potential
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
2 Years of Sales Experience
Preferred Qualifications
3+ Years of Foodservice Sales Experience
Bachelors Degree
Fluency in Spanish
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vernon, CA 90058
