Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Outside Sales Representative specializing in premium olive oil products! In this energetic role, you will be the driving force behind expanding our customer base, building strong relationships with clients, and showcasing the exceptional quality of our olive oils. Your enthusiasm and proactive approach will help us reach new markets and elevate our brand presence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your sales expertise with your passion for healthy, gourmet products while enjoying the freedom of flexibility, and direct customer engagement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow territory sales of olive oil products
- Build and maintain lasting relationships with retail clients, restaurants, and distributors through regular visits and excellent customer service
- Conduct route driving efficiently to ensure timely deliveries and product merchandising at client locations
- Demonstrate product features and benefits to customers, upselling where appropriate to maximize sales opportunities
- Manage pricing negotiations, discounts, and promotional offers to meet sales targets while maintaining profitability
- Perform heavy lifting during product stocking, setup, and merchandising at various client sites
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and route schedules using organizational tools
Qualifications
- Proven experience in outside sales or route driving within food or beverage industries is preferred
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present product information and negotiate effectively
- Knowledge of pricing strategies, upselling techniques, and basic math for order calculations
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience in commercial driving is a plus
- Excellent organizational skills to manage routes, schedules, and inventory efficiently
This independent contractor role is ideal for a motivated professional who values autonomy, works well independently, and wants the freedom to manage their own schedule while developing wholesale accounts and growing earnings based on performance.
Pay: $10,000.00 - $84,699.90 per year
Work Location: In person
