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How much do pet food sales representative jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for pet food sales representative in the United States is $76,681.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities for a pet food sales representative?

Pet Food Sales Representatives often start by managing a specific territory or set of accounts, but with experience and strong performance, there are opportunities to move into senior sales roles, key account management, or regional sales management. Some representatives may also transition into product training, marketing, or wholesale distributor relations within the pet industry. Career advancement is commonly supported by achieving sales goals, demonstrating leadership skills, and building strong relationships with clients and internal teams. This role provides a valuable foundation in sales and industry knowledge, which can open doors to a wide range of career paths within the animal nutrition and pet products sector.

What is a pet food sales representative?

A Pet Food Sales Representative is responsible for selling pet food products to retailers, distributors, or directly to consumers. They build relationships with clients, educate them on product benefits, and negotiate sales to meet company goals. The role often involves traveling to stores, attending industry events, and staying updated on pet nutrition trends. Strong communication and sales skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pet food sales representative?

To thrive as a Pet Food Sales Representative, you need a strong understanding of sales techniques, customer relationship management, and in-depth product knowledge, often supported by a background in sales or animal nutrition. Familiarity with CRM software, sales tracking tools, and sometimes certification in animal nutrition can be advantageous. Excellent communication, active listening, and the ability to build rapport with clients are essential soft skills for this position. These competencies are crucial for successfully promoting products, meeting sales targets, and fostering long-term customer loyalty in a competitive marketplace.

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Infographic showing various Pet Food Sales Representative job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 78% In-person, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,681 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Outside Food Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service

Concord, NC

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago


Gordon Food Service rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 209 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

187th of 364 rated logistics


Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Overview

For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve.

At Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you will cultivate relationships, develop new business, and provide innovative solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their goals and, in return, yours!

This position will reside in: Charlotte, NC.

Position Benefits
  • A generous 401(k) matching program that is above industry standards

  • Financial rewards for performance compensation structure which includes salary, commission, and bonuses

  • Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future

  • An Automobile expense reimbursement plan

  • Cell phone reimbursement plan

Outside Food Sales Representative

We invite you to join our sales team where you'll experience a world where servant leadership and cutting-edge tools and training come together to support your career growth and financial objectives.

As an Outside Food Sales Representative, you'll be responsible for the overall sales and relationship management efforts for existing and prospective customers within your assigned territory. This includes pursuing new customers, deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships, and sales territory management.

Pursuing New Customers
  • Researching industry and market trends impacting restaurants within your territory

  • Identifying and researching prospective customers within your territory

  • Developing sales strategies that highlight products, services, values, and solutions offered by Gordon Food Service and presenting the sales strategy to prospective customers

Deepen and Strengthen Existing Customer Relationships
  • Visiting all customers within the assigned territory on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis

  • Conducting business reviews to determine existing customers needs and areas of opportunity for growing sales

  • Providing ongoing training to customers on Gordon Food Service product offerings

  • Identifying opportunities within existing customers businesses where Gordon Food Service can add value through product and service offerings

Sales Territory Management

  • Balancing new customers acquisition and deepening and strengthening existing customer relationships

  • Coordinating visits to prospective customers and existing customers

  • Communicating order status and order processing updates to customers


Sales Training - Getting you Ready

Gordon Food Service's goal during your first 90 days is to set you up for success! This includes engaging you in various training offerings, including e-learning, classroom sessions, video roleplays, job shadowing, and peer sales representative mentorship. Throughout your first 90 days, you will learn:

  • How to use Gordon Food Service systems, processes, and tools to manage customer relationships

  • About the products available to Gordon Food Service customers

  • The sales process for engaging new customers

  • How to establish your relationships in the vast network of resources available to you, a Gordon Food Service sales representative

  • Best practices on developing relationships with current and prospective customers

  • Strategies on how to effectively manage your territory

Position Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED is required

  • Bachelor's degree and/or culinary certificate preferred

  • 1 year of prior sales, business, or food service experience

  • Maintaining a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record

  • Ability to obtain your food safety certification

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.


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About Gordon Food Service

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Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we've been growing pretty much continuously over these 125 years, we've remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself.We take care of you as if you were part of our family by providing benefits that give choice and flexibility for what matters most to you. We aim to deliver a competitive package that not only supports you but also your family. Full-time employees are provided benefit options to support work-life and your need to take care of yourself and those close to you, including paid time off, 401k with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement for you and the whole family, and more!We feel the culture when we work together, and when we serve together. As a team, we tackle our challenges, celebrate our successes, and have fun on the journey. Be part of it.

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wyoming, MI, US

Year founded

1897