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Job Summary Due to rising demand, Carr Valley Cheese is looking for a full-time, experienced, customer-focused individual to contribute to the growth of the company by introducing our high-quality artisan cheeses and butters to wholesale and distributor accounts. The National Sales Representative is responsible for servicing and selling Carr Valley's award-winning cheese to key retail accounts and ensuring customer needs are met. As a National Sales Representative, you will work closely with the National Sales Manager to engage decision makers in assisting with sales and merchandising of our products. The Sales Representative will have a comprehensive education on all aspects of the company, such as Marketing, Transportation, Production, Distribution, and Customer Service to deliver world class products and services. Key Responsibilities & Duties Account Management & Customer Success Maintain proactive communication with customers throughout the service lifecycle to resolve issues and ensure maximum satisfaction. Secure the retention of existing product lines while leveraging market data and insights to expand the distribution of new items. Address all customer relations with a strong sense of urgency, ensuring prompt and high-quality issue resolution. Relationship Building & Collaboration Cultivate strong working relationships with internal teams across production, distribution, and retail divisions. Establish and nurture collaborative partnerships with existing and prospective wholesale and distributor accounts. Engage in a team-centric approach with Carr Valley Cheese colleagues to share sales best practices and streamline customer resolution strategies. Sales Execution & Market Development Execute effective sales and consultative selling methodologies to meet and exceed defined performance goals. Drive the end-to-end sales cycle for both core legacy products and emerging product/service offerings. Analyze regional territory dynamics to identify opportunities, formulating action plans to capture new market share. Operations, Pricing & Logistics Coordinate seamlessly with retail partners to manage new item procurement, optimal product placement, and shelf presence. Partner closely with the National Sales Manager to negotiate optimal product pricing, contracts, and terms of sale. Apply advanced independent judgment, methodology, and rigorous evaluation criteria to optimize operational outcomes. Brand Advocacy & Field Marketing Champion the brand by demonstrating distinct product features during regional and national trade shows, corporate events, and in-store tastings. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field; or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience in sales or business development. Demonstrated emotional resilience, strong financial and business acumen, and the agility to adapt communication styles to diverse audiences. Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated passion for and knowledge of artisan or specialty cheese. A highly engaged self-starter with a proven track record of identifying and executing new business and market expansion opportunities. Superior verbal and written communication skills, with a dedicated focus on building relationships and elevating the client experience. A self-motivated professional capable of achieving high-level performance metrics with minimal supervision. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation for work related travel. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience and specialized knowledge within the specialty food or beverage industry. Capacity to quickly acquire and maintain expert-level knowledge of the company's product line and service offerings. Experience utilizing relationship-based or consultative sales methodologies. Working Conditions Frequent after-hour work for company functions to include marketing/networking events and managing client needs. Frequent office work with regular exposure to computer screen. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Frequent travel throughout the year to support job related commitments. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. About Carr Valley Cheese Carr Valley Cheese is the most award-winning specialty cheese company in the world. We make and sell over 100 products nationwide. As a fourth-generation cheese manufacturer in Wisconsin, we take immense pride in our history and products. We're looking for someone with a passion for cheese to join our team and share our story! To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. Job descriptions represent a general outline of job responsibilities and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and, therefore, their descriptions may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point of time.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Baraboo, WI 53913