Responsibilities Identify, qualify, and close new independent retail (ethnic grocery, specialty, international market) and foodservice (restaurant, catering, QSR) accounts within assigned territoryDevelop and execute territory business plans with defined revenue targets, acquisition goals, and segment‑specific strategiesOwn the full sales cycle — prospecting through negotiation, contract execution, and ongoing account managementAchieve or exceed quarterly and annual volume, revenue, and margin objectivesServe as the company's subject matter expert on ethnically diverse food channels with deep knowledge of consumer preferences across Hispanic/Latino, Asian‑American, African/Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian communitiesDevelop culturally tailored sales pitches and account‑level programming; track trends in multicultural protein consumption including halal, kosher, specialty cuts, and heritage breedsRepresent the brand at ethnic food trade shows, community festivals, and industry forums to build brand visibility and trustNavigate the unique buying structures, payment preferences, and relationship dynamics of independent retail and foodservice operatorsBuild trust‑based relationships with store owners, executive chefs, purchasing managers, and distributor partners; provide hands‑on supportRequirements 5+ years in B2B food/protein salesBilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, or relevant language)Independent retail or foodservice channel experienceHalal or kosher certified product experienceDeep knowledge of multicultural food marketsBroker/distributor relationships in multicultural channelsExperience with meat, seafood, poultry, or specialty proteinStrong negotiation and consultative selling skillsIndependent restaurant group or ethnic QSR backgroundCRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent)Trade show and event‑based business developmentValid driver's license; 50–60% travel within territoryFood safety /cold chain / USDA/FDA knowledge#J-18808-Ljbffr
About Quaker Valley Foods, Inc.
Quaker Valley Foods was founded in 1975 by brothers–in–law Norman Fleekop and Gary Hudis. Both had extensive experience in the food business at the time. Norman had been an original owner of Kansas Beef Industries (KBI) and Gary had worked there as the plant manager. Originally named Gary’s Wholesale Meats, the company began with 10 customers, all located in North and West Philadelphia. In 1980, Norman’s son Ken joined the company and in 1984, Gary’s son Wayne did the same. Years of sustained annual growth and business relocation followed. By 1995, in their fourth location at 100 Packer Avenue, the company acquired the assets of KBI and moved into their facility at 3101 South 3rd Street in Philadelphia. That same year, Pat Veasey joined Quaker Valley Foods. Following Norman’s retirement in 2000 and the sudden death of Gary in 2002, it was time for the two sons to take the reins and lead the company forward. In 2005, the last relocation to the former RFDI facility on Red Lion Road in Northeast Philadelphia took place. It is there that QVF resides today, on 15 acres, with close to 250,000 square feet of dry, refrigerated and frozen warehouse space. In 2013, Ken retired. In 2014, Pat Veasey and Wayne Hudis became partners and owners of the company. In 2016, Quaker Valley Foods acquired Moyer-Mitchell Company, a large protein distributor that sold primarily chicken products. With the Moyer-Mitchell acquisition, Quaker Valley Foods increased its sales and purchasing staff to over 35 men and women. We also increased our fleet of trucks to over 40 vehicles, servicing the Mid-Atlantic States and beyond!
What We Do
Quaker Valley Foods is a full-service food distributor in Philadelphia that warehouses over 3,000 fresh and frozen perishable and non-perishable items. We specialize in the distribution of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, seafood, deli products, foodservice items, lamb, goat, mutton, veal, and ethnic items. Our fleet of over 40 vehicles services over 3,000 customers. We deliver product throughout New York to include New York City and Long Island; throughout Pennsylvania to include Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Reading and Scranton; throughout Maryland and Virginia to include Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; and throughout all of the Mid-Atlantic States and beyond, from Connecticut to Virginia.
In order to best service our customers, we provide next day delivery—Monday through Saturday—to wholesale distributors, larger supermarket groups, independent retail and wholesale food stores, ethnic markets, jobbers, and restaurants.
Our warehouse is also open for customer pick-up Monday through Friday, from 6 am until 12 pm.