Territory Sales Associate
Des Moines, Iowa | Base Salary + Commission + Vehicle Reimbursement
Build Relationships. Win New Business. Grow Your Career.
Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Territory Sales Associate based out of our Des Moines headquarters. We are a family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest for more than 130 years, serving customers across 11 states from six locations. We believe our employees are the key to our success and are looking for a motivated, relationship-driven professional to help grow our Des Moines market.
In this outside sales role, you will manage and grow a portfolio of foodservice accounts, develop new business, and build lasting partnerships with restaurant owners, chefs, and other foodservice decision-makers. You will have the independence to manage your territory, supported by an experienced team across sales, purchasing, warehouse, logistics, and customer service.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- Experience in sales, account management, business development, foodservice, restaurants, or hospitality is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication, negotiation, listening, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivation, organization, follow-through, and a competitive drive to win new business.
- Willingness to prospect, make cold calls, handle rejection, and pursue new opportunities.
- Passion for helping customers succeed and providing excellent service.
- Reliable transportation and ability to pass a motor vehicle check and background check.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Build and maintain relationships with existing customers through in-person visits and electronic communication.
- Identify, prospect, and cold call potential foodservice customers; maintain an active new-business pipeline.
- Manage and grow your territory by developing sales plans, identifying opportunities, and tracking results.
- Introduce new products and solutions to customers, increasing sales within existing accounts.
- Partner with restaurant owners, chefs, and operators to understand their needs and provide valuable solutions.
- Respond to customer questions and concerns, helping resolve product and order issues promptly.
- Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, logistics, and customer service teams to deliver a positive customer experience.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN AS A LOFFREDO TEAM MEMBER
- Competitive base salary plus commission and vehicle reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- 401(k) with company match available after six months of employment.
- Voluntary life and disability insurance options.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Biweekly pay or optional DailyPay access to earned wages.
- Regular performance feedback, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Generous employee purchase program for fresh produce to take home to your family.
Skills Required
- Strong communication, negotiation, listening, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivation, organization, follow-through, and competitive drive
- Willingness to prospect, make cold calls, handle rejection, and pursue new opportunities
- Passion for helping customers succeed and providing excellent service
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to pass a motor vehicle check and background check
- Experience in sales, account management, business development, foodservice, restaurants, or hospitality
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field
What We Do
Loffredo Fresh Foods is a family-run Midwest wholesale food and produce distributor serving restaurants and managed cafeterias. Since 1892, it has sourced and distributed fresh fruits and vegetables, including fresh-cut produce, alongside dairy, eggs, cheese, gourmet and specialty foods, spices, meat, and kitchen essentials. Working with local and global growers, the company emphasizes freshness, quality, food safety, and customer service across its regional distribution network.
