Full Job Description Turano Baking Company is expanding our National Sales team!
We are seeking driven sales professionals - from emerging talent to seasoned chain veterans - to grow our presence with national and regional foodservice operators, distributors, and buying groups.
This role manages direct frozen sales to national foodservice chains and works cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Culinary, and Marketing. If you thrive in a performance-driven, relationship-based sales environment, we want to talk.
We are hiring across experience levels:
Entry-Level / Junior Sales (0-3 years) Starting at $65,000+ Ideal for motivated professionals ready to break into national foodservice sales.
Mid-Level Sales (3-8 years) Starting at $85,000+ For experienced reps managing regional chains, national chains, sandwich assemblers, and Supply Chain Consultants.
Senior National Sales (8+ years) Compensation based on experience, current book of business, and market penetration. Significant upside potential for proven performers with established chain relationships!
For senior candidates: Experience calling on national chains, managing distributor volume programs, and driving market penetration is strongly preferred. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on company growth and requires proactive prospecting, strategic planning, and disciplined follow-through. We are seeking performance-driven professionals who want to build and grow accounts - not maintain the status quo.
What You'll Own - Target and manage top national and regional foodservice chains
- Develop and execute strategic account growth plans
- Lead pricing negotiations and new product introductions
- Support national trade shows (NRA, Pizza Expo, distributor shows)
- Partner with Marketing on ideation and product presentations
- Collaborate with Customer Service and Operations to manage inventory flow
- Prospect and close new chain business
Who Succeeds Here - Strong relationship builder with national or regional accounts
- Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable negotiating pricing and managing rebates/incentives
- Experience working with brokers and distributors preferred
- Comfortable with travel (domestic US)
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Travel & Schedule - Frequent domestic travel
- Trade show attendance
- Berwyn, IL based (in-person role)
Why Turano? - 60+ year family-owned company with national footprint
- Established brand with strong distributor relationships
- Growth-focused leadership
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
- 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Job Details - Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Work Location: In person