Sales & Business Development Representative

A growing food manufacturing and wholesale company specializing in premium baked goods is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Sales & Business Development Representative to expand its customer base and strengthen existing client relationships. The company supplies high-quality bakery products to retailers, grocery stores, distributors, restaurants, and other food service businesses, with a focus on exceptional service and long-term partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills, a hunter mentality, and the ability to manage the entire sales cycle.

Responsibilities:
Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and outbound outreach.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to increase repeat business and account growth.
Identify qualified leads and convert them into long-term clients.
Conduct sales presentations and introduce prospective customers to the company’s product offerings.
Maintain an organized sales pipeline and accurately track activity within the CRM.
Follow up on quotes, orders, and customer inquiries in a timely manner.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and order fulfillment.
Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to expand into new accounts and territories.
Consistently meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales goals.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
1+ years of sales, business development, or account management experience preferred.
Experience selling to retail, wholesale, food service, hospitality, or distribution accounts is a plus.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to generate leads independently.
Comfortable making outbound calls, networking, and developing new business.
Experience using CRM platforms to manage leads and customer relationships.
Highly organized with excellent follow-up skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to grow alongside the company.