Account Executive (Outside Sales) (Brooklyn)

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Edgewood, NY, USA
In-Office
65K-85K Annually
Mid level
Food
Premier food distributor specializing in authentic Italian cuisine.
The Role
Outside sales role selling to restaurants and foodservice operators: build and grow territory, prospect and win new business, expand existing accounts, create proposals, negotiate and close deals, monitor market trends and competitors, meet sales targets, and provide ongoing customer service with local travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Ferraro Foods, our Account Executives do more than sell—they build lasting partnerships with restaurants and foodservice operators, grow their territory, and help customers succeed. 

We're looking for an experienced outside sales professional with foodservice industry experience who thrives on building relationships, growing territory sales, and winning new business.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

  • Build and grow your territory by developing new business and expanding existing accounts
  • Partner with customers to understand their needs and deliver solutions
  • Achieve and exceed sales goals while growing market share
  • Identify opportunities to introduce new products and increase customer spend
  • Stay on top of market trends, pricing, and competitor activity
  • Create proposals and close deals that drive long-term partnerships
  • Be the go-to person for your customers, ensuring strong service and follow-through

The Ingredients for Success

  • Foodservice, distribution, or restaurant industry experience required
  • Experience working for similar foodservice distributors preferred
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • Confidence in prospecting, negotiating, and closing new business
  • Self-motivated with strong time management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within your territory

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • You are not just a number here; your impact is visible
  • Direct access to leadership and decision-makers
  • Strong earning potential with growth opportunity
  • Work with a company that truly understands the food industry
  • Be part of a team that supports customers across the food industry

The Details

  • Field-based role with local travel required
  • Compensation: Guaranteed salary during ramp-up period, transitioning to a commission-based structure with strong earning potential
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Ferraro Foods is an equal opportunity employer.


Monday – Friday with flexibility as needed

Skills Required

  • Foodservice, distribution, or restaurant industry experience
  • Experience working for similar foodservice distributors
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • Confidence in prospecting, negotiating, and closing new business
  • Self-motivated with strong time management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel within your territory
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The Company
HQ: Piscataway, New Jersey
553 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

Established in 1975 in Green Brook, New Jersey, Ferraro Foods initially operated out of a small garage with just a single truck. Today, Ferraro Foods still operates with an emphasis on family values and principles and has become recognized by local pizzerias/trattorias as the most dependable and service-oriented distributor in the marketplace. Today, we have expanded to now serve 8,000 customers throughout eastern United States, with a presence in 23 states. Ferraro transports not only products designated for the Italian trade, but over 14,000 items that cater to casual dining establishments. Ferraro Foods offers 25+ exclusive brands in categories such as cheese, specialty meats, prepared appetizers, Italian products, seafood and non-foods. To learn more about Ferraro Foods, please visit ferrarofoods.com.

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