Sales Rep - Central Texas

Role Overview

Position: Sales Representative - Food Manufacturing
Classification: Salaried (Exempt)
Location: Remote role covering the Central Texas region

Pay & Benefits

• Base Pay: $50,000 per year, plus incentive earnings
• Payroll Frequency: Every two weeks
• Workdays: Wednesday through Sunday
• Incentives: Performance-based commission (approximately 10%)
• Reimbursements: Mileage compensation and approved travel/demo costs covered

Key Duties

• Drive revenue growth across the Central Texas market through proactive sales efforts
• Establish and nurture relationships with retail partners, including store leadership and purchasing contacts
• Organize and lead in-store sampling events and promotional campaigns
• Maintain visual standards by managing displays and product positioning
• Seek out new retail opportunities to broaden product reach
• Keep track of stock levels and coordinate replenishment when needed
• Analyze sales trends and provide regular updates on territory performance
• Collaborate with external distribution partners to support product visibility and sales focus within their accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in consumer goods sales, retail, or account management (strong preference for food manufacturing experience).
• Background in field sales, merchandising, or food and beverage industry is advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Able to work independently and manage a designated territory effectively
• Availability to work a Wednesday-Sunday schedule
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have dependable transportation
• Willingness to travel throughout the Central Texas area

Physical Expectations

• Capable of standing for long periods (up to 6 hours during events)
• Able to lift and transport items weighing up to 25 lbs (such as product samples and display materials)
• Comfortable working with food items and following applicable health and safety regulations