About Sid Wainer & Son 
Sid Wainer & Son, based in New Bedford, MA, has been the most prominent importer and distributor of specialty produce in the country since 1914.  In addition to produce, Sid Wainer & Son offers artisanal cheese and specialty foods, including their exclusive Jansal Valley® line.  Sid Wainer & Son supplies over 25,000 of the finest restaurants, hotels, gourmet shops, retailers, and caterers both domestically and internationally.  

Summary/Objective
The Food Service Field Representative is responsible for sourcing, creating, and maintaining connections with our customers. This position requires in-depth knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations and menu creation, as well as specialty food retailers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement sales strategies by speaking to some of the best chefs in the world.
• Implement sales strategies by working with independent specialty retailers.
• Gain new business by working through a sales funnel process
• Responsible for winning back lost business through our value proposition and customer commitment.
• Practice sound judgment and discretion with company's best interest always in mind.
• Expand the current, established customer base in a territory.
• Monitor internal, external, and competitor activity and report in meaningful and actionable way to management.
• Foster a sense of teamwork and employ creativity with chefs to create menus to exceed their expectations.
• The drive and commitment to stay current with food trends and seasonal items.
• Provide the highest level of customer service by supporting customers in their overall experience. 

Required, Education and Experience:

Education

• 4-year degree in Business or related field preferred.

Experience

• Strong background in culinary industry.
• Restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and e-mail.

Key Competencies 

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• Quarterly bonus pay
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Employee Product Discounts