Sales Representative (Full-Time)

Company:

Glaze Donuts Location:

Hackensack, NJ (Travel throughout the Tri-State Area)

Job Type:

Full-Time Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Flexibility required for networking events, client meetings, and occasional evenings or weekends.)

Salary:

$50,000 per year

+ Quarterly Commission

+ Reimbursements on expenses About Glaze Donuts Glaze Donuts is a rapidly growing coffee and artisanal pastry company committed to creating exceptional products and unforgettable customer experiences. As we continue expanding throughout the Tri-State area, we're looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to grow with us. If you enjoy meeting new people, building relationships, and helping grow a local brand, we'd love to hear from you. Position Summary We're looking for a driven, outgoing, and relationship-focused Catering Sales Representative to expand our catering business throughout the Tri-State area. This is more than a sales position. You'll be responsible for finding new business opportunities, developing lasting client relationships, overseeing catering orders from start to finish, and ensuring every customer has an exceptional experience. We're looking for someone who enjoys being out in the community, takes initiative, and thrives working independently while collaborating closely with our team. Key Responsibilities Prospect and secure new catering accounts through networking, cold calling, email outreach, referrals, and in-person visits. Build relationships with businesses, corporate offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, event venues, wedding planners, caterers, real estate offices, municipalities, and community organizations. Research local businesses and identify new opportunities that make sense for the Glaze Donuts brand. Develop efficient sales routes and daily prospecting plans. Schedule and conduct virtual and in-person sales meetings. Present Glaze Donuts' catering services through meetings, tastings, and promotional materials. Learn our menu, ingredients, seasonal offerings, and catering options thoroughly so you can confidently answer questions, make recommendations, and represent our brand professionally. Receive catering inquiries, accurately enter orders, and manage each order from the initial conversation through delivery or pickup. Coordinate closely with our production team to ensure every order is communicated accurately and completed on time. Follow up with every customer after their order to ensure satisfaction, address concerns, and continue building long-term relationships. Attend networking events, trade shows, bridal expos, community events, grand openings, and company events representing Glaze Donuts. Assist with organizing and supporting Glaze Donuts events and marketing initiatives. Maintain accurate records of client visits, sales activity, follow-ups, and account progress. Prepare weekly activity reports and provide feedback and recommendations to management using sales data and customer insights. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who: Loves meeting new people and building long-term business relationships. Is motivated to find new clients and grow existing accounts. Is a self-starter who takes initiative and doesn't need constant supervision. Is highly organized and able to manage multiple accounts and priorities. Understands that exceptional customer service continues long after the sale is made. Is a dependable team player who is always willing to support the corporate team when needed. Enjoys attending networking events and representing the Glaze Donuts brand in the community. Communicates professionally in person, over the phone, and by email. Is comfortable learning new systems and processes. Takes pride in becoming an expert on our products and services. Qualifications Preferred (Not Required): B2B sales experience Outside sales experience Catering sales Hospitality or food service sales Business development Event planning Account management Bachelor's degree We're willing to train the right candidate who has the right attitude, work ethic, and desire to grow. Schedule & Expectations Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Flexible hours) Flexibility is required based on client meetings, networking events, and business needs. Daily travel throughout the Tri-State area. Communicate your planned sales route each day. Provide a weekly summary of all client meetings and visits, including what was discussed, what was presented or brought to the client, opportunities identified, client feedback, outcomes, and any follow-up actions or next steps. Work independently while remaining accountable for your goals and performance.

Compensation & Benefits Base Salary:

$50,000 annually Quarterly Commission 20% commission on newly acquired catering/corporate accounts. Commission is paid quarterly. Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Mileage reimbursement Flexible scheduling Free coffee and donuts Employee discount Career growth opportunities Performance-based salary reviews with opportunities for future raises Why Join Glaze Donuts? At Glaze Donuts, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on a growing artisan brand. We're looking for someone who is excited to build relationships, grow our catering program, and become a trusted ambassador for our company. If you're motivated, outgoing, organized, and passionate about helping local businesses discover Glaze Donuts, we'd love to meet you. Join our team and help bring artisan donuts, specialty coffee, and unforgettable catering experiences to businesses and communities throughout the Tri-State area. Apply today!

Pay:

$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Briefly describe your experience in sales, business development, account management, catering, hospitality, or a similar client-facing role. If you started the day with no scheduled client meetings, how would you plan your day to find and generate new business for Glaze Donuts? Do you have a reliable vehicle?

Experience:

Sales:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person