Maximum Quality Foods is hiring: Outside Sales Representative in New York

Job Title: Outside Sales Representative — NJ & NY

Location: Linden, NJ (Territory includes NY & NJ)

Department: Sales

Reports To: District Sales Manager

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt | Salary

Company Overview

Maximum Quality Foods, Inc. is a family-owned and operated foodservice distributor based in Linden, NJ. For over 46 years, we've proudly served restaurants and businesses across New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and parts of CT, RI, PA, and MD. We’re committed to delivering high-quality products with unmatched service.

Position Summary

As an Outside Sales Representative , you will drive sales growth by building and maintaining strong customer relationships, promoting our products and services, and identifying new opportunities within your assigned territory. This role requires a motivated self-starter with a passion for foodservice, a knack for communication, and a talent for closing sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, contact, and develop relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Promote and sell a full line of company products and services.
• Travel throughout your assigned territory to conduct in-person customer visits.
• Provide pricing, product updates, and marketing materials to customers.
• Track and report on customer interactions, sales activity, and account status weekly.
• Maintain organized files for all accounts in your territory to support forecasting.
• Gather and report on competitor activity and industry trends.
• Ensure all sales materials and product displays reflect company brand and image.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

What You Bring to the Table

Required:

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on the road.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred:

• Prior sales experience in foodservice distribution (paper, dry, refrigerated, and frozen foods).

Core Competencies

• Customer Service & Relationship Management
• Sales Presentations & Closing Techniques
• Territory Management & Organization
• Competitive Awareness
• Professionalism & Communication
• Problem Solving & Adaptability

Work Environment

• This is a field-based position , requiring frequent travel to customer locations within NJ and NY.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan

Join Our Team

• If you’re a driven sales professional with a passion for foodservice and a talent for building lasting client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.