SPECIALTY PRODUCT AND FRESH TRUFFLE SALES SPECIALIST

BRISBANE, CAPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from BiRite Foodservice Distributors

• Job overview

  The Specialty Product and Fresh Truffle Sales Specialist role at BiRite Foodservice Distributors focuses on promoting and selling premium specialty products, especially fresh truffles, to grow territory sales and build customer relationships.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The specialist is expected to achieve sales goals, visit customers regularly with fresh truffle samples, open new accounts targeting high-end clients, manage existing accounts, provide expert product knowledge, handle orders and inventory reporting, and respond promptly to inquiries.

• Compensation and benefits

  The salary range is $80,000 to $110,000 per year depending on experience, with benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, holidays, employee bonuses, life insurance, and profit sharing after certain service periods.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have 3+ years of outside sales experience in specialty foods or related fields, extensive knowledge of specialty foods and fresh truffles, a culinary or hospitality background is a plus, valid CA driver's license and reliable vehicle required, strong communication and organizational skills, and multilingualism is a plus.

• Work environment and culture

  BiRite is a family-owned company committed to quality service, community focus, and maintaining high standards in foodservice solutions in the Bay Area and Sacramento.

• Company information

  BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a third-generation, family-owned company established in 1966, serving the Bay Area and Sacramento with a focus on quality products, timely deliveries, and competitive pricing.

• Team overview

  The specialist reports to the Director of Category Management and collaborates with BiRite and Pacific Gourmet sales teams to grow accounts and maintain customer satisfaction.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based at BiRite's main office in Brisbane, CA, with travel required throughout the Bay Area and Sacramento territory.

• Unique job features

  This role uniquely focuses on fresh truffle sales with inventory responsibilities to a partner supplier and requires physical activity including driving, standing, lifting, and customer-facing duties in a dynamic environment.

Company overview

BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a family-owned company based in the San Francisco Bay Area that specializes in distributing food and related products to restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operators. The company generates revenue by sourcing a wide range of food and non-food items, including fresh produce, meats, beverages, and cleaning supplies, and delivering them directly to clients, often with a focus on personalized service and local partnerships. Founded in 1966, BiRite has grown significantly while maintaining its commitment to customer relationships and community involvement. The company is known for its emphasis on sustainability, food safety, and supporting local producers. Candidates should be aware of BiRite’s reputation for reliability, adaptability, and its strong regional presence in Northern California.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in specialty food sales, particularly your knowledge of fresh truffles, including varieties, seasonality, handling, and culinary applications, to align with BiRite's focus on premium specialty products.

• Highlight your experience in outside sales, customer relationship management, and your ability to grow territory sales by acquiring new accounts and maintaining existing ones, especially in high-end restaurants, hotels, and specialty food retailers.

• Apply through multiple channels such as BiRite Foodservice Distributors' corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility for the Specialty Product and Fresh Truffle Sales Specialist role.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or managers in BiRite's sales or category management divisions; open your message by referencing BiRite’s reputation for quality and your passion for specialty foods, or by asking about their experience working with fresh truffle sales.

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