Outside Sales Representative
Culinary Depot · Norwich, CT · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Job Overview
The Sales Representative is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding Culinary Depot’s government business. This role focuses on federal, state, and local government agencies and requires a disciplined sales professional who understands public-sector procurement, compliance requirements, and long-cycle deal management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to penetrate and grow government accounts
- Maintain a strong understanding of foodservice equipment, kitchen design, and installation
- Prepare and present clear, competitive proposals tailored to government specifications
- Work closely with internal design, project management, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution
- Monitor government procurement trends, funding cycles, and competitor activity
- Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the sales and post-award process
Qualifications
- Experience selling into government accounts preferred
- Background in foodservice equipment, construction, or capital equipment sales is a plus
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple long-cycle opportunities
- Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and industry events
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
- Paid time off, including vacation and paid holidays
- Health insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities