<p>Job Summary<br><br>We are seeking an experienced Sales Rep - Food & Beverage for a direct hire opportunity in City Of Industry, CA. This role is ideal for a results-driven sales professional with a strong background selling food or beverage products into major mainstream retail accounts.<br><br>The Sales Rep - Food & Beverage will focus on business development, new account growth, retail relationship management, and revenue expansion across key national and regional channels. This is a strong opportunity for someone who understands the food and beverage production space, knows how to work with large retail buyers, and wants to contribute to continued market growth.<br><br>Candidates who thrive in a collaborative, goal-oriented sales environment with supportive leadership, clear expectations, and room for professional growth will be well aligned with this opportunity.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>- Develop and grow sales opportunities with mainstream retail accounts, including major national and regional retailers.<br>- Manage relationships with buyers, category managers, distributors, and internal stakeholders to support account growth.<br>- Identify new business opportunities, present product solutions, and support revenue expansion in the food and beverage market.<br>- Maintain strong knowledge of customer needs, competitive activity, pricing, promotions, and market trends.<br>- Collaborate with internal teams to support account planning, product availability, forecasting, and customer satisfaction.<br>- Track sales activity, pipeline progress, and account performance to meet or exceed sales goals.<br><br>Required Qualifications and Skills
- Develop new business and expand existing retail account relationships.
- Manage sales activity with mainstream accounts such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s, Target, and Albertsons.
- Support account growth, product presentations, and customer relationship management.
- Collaborate with internal teams to help achieve sales and revenue goals.
- 5+ years of sales experience in the food or beverage industry.
- Experience working with mainstream retail accounts is required.
- Strong understanding of food and beverage sales channels, retail account management, and buyer relationships.
- Proven ability to build relationships, open new accounts, negotiate effectively, and drive sales results.
- Strong communication, presentation, follow-up, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with internal teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mandarin language skills are a plus, but not required.
- Existing relationships with major retail buyers or category managers in the food and beverage space.
- Experience supporting new product launches, retail promotions, or category expansion.<br><br>Compensation and Benefits<br><br>- Direct hire opportunity.<br>- Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000 per year.<br><br></p>
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