Account Executive (Outside Sales) (Wilmington/Newark, DE)

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Aberdeen, MD, USA
In-Office
80K-120K Annually
Mid level
Food
Premier food distributor specializing in authentic Italian cuisine.
The Role
Manage and grow a territory of restaurant and foodservice accounts through prospecting, relationship-building, proposals, and closing deals. Hit sales targets, expand market share, introduce new products, and provide outstanding customer service with required 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: Base salary ranging from $80,000–$120,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This role includes a guaranteed salary during the onboarding and ramp-up period, followed by a commission-based compensation structure with strong earning potential.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, and additional voluntary benefit offerings.

Apply today and take the next step in your sales career with Ferraro Foods!

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Ferraro Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.



Mon–Fri | Standard business hours with flexibility based on business needs and events.

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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