Territory Sales Manager (Chicago Metro) - Commercial Food Service Division

Fortessa Tableware Solutions, LLC, a leading global tableware company part of the Zwiesel Fortessa Group, has been an integrated designer, developer, and marketer of high-quality tableware for more than 30 years. We design and source the dinnerware, flatware, glassware and serveware selected by the top foodservice professionals worldwide and preferred for home entertaining. 

Our products are found in over 80% of Forbes four- and five-star hotels in North America; it’s clear that we do business with those who expect (and deliver) the best! 

We are recognized for innovative design, industry leading manufacturing standards, and an uncompromising commitment to customer service. We are passionate about our values, our people, and our products. We value work/life balance, creativity, collaboration, and making a difference in the community. 

We are hiring an experienced Territory Sales Manager in the Chicago Metro Region to join our Commercial Food Service team.  

We seek a creative, self-starter sales professional with a passion for food and beverage to consult with existing customers as well as develop and grow new accounts in the hospitality industry.

The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for maximizing sales of Fortessa products to Food & Beverage customers in an assigned territory.  Success is measured by maintaining and increasing sales from existing business and actively securing new accounts. The TSM will build trust and strong relationships with customers by understanding their business, actively bringing them creative ideas to meet their business objectives/budgets. The role requires strategic and consultative selling tactics and the ability to manage a high volume of requests daily.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Relationship and networking skills to obtain new connections and retain lasting customer alliances.
• A thirst for knowledge and curiosity to continue learning about the industry to constantly be a source of information to our customers.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire genuine trust and build strong relationships.
• Solutions driven mindset; find right solutions to problems.
• Passionate about providing solutions for your customers and setting their perfect table.
• Comfortable prospecting, and cold calling to grow existing business
• Willing and able to visit customers face to face on a weekly basis
• Confidence in computer skills to navigate proprietary quoting and data management tools and systems
• Highly driven to achieve sales quotas and provide best in class service to customers.
• Extremely organized and proactive with ability to multi-task and follow up promptly

Position open to all US residents legally authorized to work in the US. 

Compensation: base salary + commission

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, generous paid vacation, and a matching 401(k) retirement plan. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines.

We look forward to hearing from you!