Local Food Sales Outreach Manager
Local Food Sales Outreach Manager
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Job Summary
The Common Market is looking for a passionate and driven Local Food Territory Manager to oversee B2B sales specifically targeting schools and hospitals in the Greater Houston area. This role is essential for fostering relationships and driving sales of our locally sourced food products to key institutional clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for local food systems and a commitment to improving access to fresh sustainable food.
As the Local Food Territory Manager you will develop and implement sales strategies to engage with school districts and healthcare facilities highlighting the benefits and value of sourcing local food. You will be responsible for building longterm partnerships conducting outreach activities and delivering presentations to decisionmakers within the institutions. Your efforts will directly contribute to greater access to highquality local food in the community.
Requirements
- 35 years of B2B sales experience ideally with a focus on the food service industry
- Strong understanding of local food systems including procurement processes in schools and hospitals
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with institutional partners
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with a persuasive approach to sales
- Selfmotivated and targetoriented with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
- Bachelors degree in business agriculture nutrition or a related field
- Ability to travel within the Greater Houston area for client meetings and outreach initiatives
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Hybrid role one day per week in Houston warehouse
Benefits
- Base Salary: $68000 annually (paid biweekly).
- Bonus Potential: Up to $20000 annually for achieving revenue goals (paid quarterly).
- Make an impact by connecting institutions with healthy local food while supporting family farms.
- Collaborate with a passionate missiondriven team working to build a better food system.
- Opportunity for growth in a dynamic and expanding organization.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with 100 employer match)
- Life Insurance 100 Employer Paid Life AD&D Short Term and Long Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation Sick & Public Holidays)
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
