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Outside Sales Representative

Goodwin Recruiting
Lynchburg, Virginia Posted Nov 12, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Outside Sales Representative – Build a Career with an Established Foodservice Industry Leader

Join a respected, family-run company with a strong reputation in the foodservice industry. We’re looking for motivated Outside Sales Representatives who understand the restaurant business, enjoy building customer relationships, and have the drive to grow a territory. Whether you have experience in foodservice distribution sales or restaurant operations, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with an established company.

Outside Sales Representative – Benefits and Compensation

  • Guaranteed base compensation for the first 1–2 years while you build your territory PLUS Commission

  • Monthly car and cell phone allowance

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with employer matching

  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, PTO, wellness PTO, and a flexible Monday–Friday schedule

Outside Sales Representative – Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience in outside sales, foodservice distribution, restaurant management, restaurant ownership, or a related foodservice role

  • Strong understanding of restaurant operations, foodservice products, and customer purchasing needs

  • Proven ability to build customer relationships, develop new business, and grow existing accounts

  • Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable prospecting, making customer visits, and independently managing a territory

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record

Outside Sales Representative – Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience with broadline foodservice distributors

  • Background with a regional or specialty foodservice distributor

  • Established relationships with independent restaurants, restaurant owners, chefs, and foodservice operators

  • Experience opening new accounts, growing sales, and identifying additional opportunities within existing customer relationships

  • Strong foodservice industry knowledge, a competitive sales personality, and a goal-oriented mindset; a college degree is not required

Ready to put your foodservice knowledge and relationship-building skills to work in a rewarding outside sales career? Apply now and let's start the conversation.

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