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Ready to spice up your career? Join Upper Lakes Foods as a Full Time Sales Account Representative/Executive!Picture this: you get to work outside of the office while contributing to our delicious food manufacturing mission in the Hibbing, MN area buzzing with creativity and opportunity. If you have a knack for hospitality or supply chain, we want you!You’ll dive into a dynamic role where your problem-solving skills will shine while keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do. Starting pay is $55,000 per year, with additional compensation based on experience making this not just a job but a culinary adventure. As a team member, you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Competitive Salary. So, if you’re ready to blend your passion with work and join a fun, flexible team, apply today!A little about usUpper Lakes Foods is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.Are you excited about this Sales Account Representative/Executive job?As a Full Time Sales Account Representative/Executive at Upper Lakes Foods you’ll be at the forefront of fostering strong, long-term relationships with both current and prospective customers. Your role will involve dynamic outbound sales efforts, including scheduled calls, cold outreach, and on-site visits, all while presenting tailored product solutions that highlight our value. You’ll support customers with product demonstrations, menu planning, and hands-on training, ensuring they receive the best experience possible. Engage in vibrant customer events, food shows, and promotional activities to showcase our offerings.With an analytical eye, you'll review sales reports and customer activity to optimize performance. Plus, your coordination with logistics will ensure smooth delivery schedules. As a key team player, you'll embrace continuous learning, collaborate with suppliers for growth opportunities, and actively represent Upper Lakes Foods in community outreach, all while building lasting relationships both within the company and the local community.Are you the Sales Account Representative/Executive we're looking for?To thrive as a Full Time Sales Account Representative/Executive at Upper Lakes Foods, you'll need a combination of technical skills and personal attributes. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are essential for on-site visits, while your ability to master the Serve Safe food handling certification within your first 90 days is a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Office—particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook—is crucial, along with comfort using basic office equipment.You should have outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills, paired with a problem-solving attitude to complete projects from inception to completion. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will help you build strong relationships with customers and colleagues. Flexibility under pressure and the capacity to lift up to 40 pounds regularly round out the requirements.This role will truly allow you to showcase your ability to engage meaningfully with others while supporting food industry innovation!Ready to join our team?If you think this part-time job is a fit for what you are looking for, applying is a snap - just follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!Full job description located on the Upper Lakes Foods career page."We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin."Final candidates are required to successfully complete a background check, pre-employment lift evaluations (if applicable) and pre-employment drug screening prior to their employment start date.All offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory results from a comprehensive background investigation and a negative result on a pre-employment lift evaluation and drug screen.Failure to successfully complete either requirement may result in withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.