Job Description
Job Title
Sales Representative for Food Processing Equipment
Job Description
Expect frequent travel (50% or more) throughout North America for customer visits, equipment demonstrations, and industry events. Occasional international travel may be required for team meetings or major trade shows. Expand Market Presence Uncover new opportunities, develop regional strategies, and grow sales within the food processing and packaging sectors. Build Trusted Partnerships Develop strong, long-term relationships with decision-makers and operational leaders, focusing on consultative engagement rather than transactional selling. Provide Technical Insight Assess customer needs, understand production bottlenecks, and propose tailored equipment solutions that improve throughput, efficiency, and product quality. Track Market Trends Monitor competitors, industry innovation, and customer behavior to inform strategy and maintain a competitive edge. Collaborate Cross-Functionally Partner with internal engineering, service, and marketing teams to deliver strong proposals, demos, and post-sale support.
The Successful Applicant
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience: 3-8+ years of B2B sales experience in capital equipment (food processing or packaging preferred).
- Track Record: Proven ability to close six- and seven-figure deals within industrial manufacturing.
- Technical Savvy: A strong understanding of snack production (rotary moulding, laminating, sandwiching, OEE improvements).
- Network: An existing book of contacts within industrial bakeries or co-packers is highly preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Business is a plus.
- Mobility: Valid driver's license and the ability to travel extensively across the US.
What's on Offer
- Competitive Pay: High base salary with an uncapped commission structure.
- Full Support: Comprehensive benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.
- Tools for Success: Company vehicle/allowance, expense account, and the latest tech (laptop/phone).
- Autonomy: A remote-first environment that trusts you to manage your territory like your own business.
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Employer-paid life and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Additional wellness and support benefits
Contact Sean Kelly Quote job ref JN-072026-7071491
Job Summary
Sector: Sales
Sub Sector: New Business Development
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: North Carolina
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Sean Kelly
Job Reference: JN-072026-7071491
Job Nature: Hybrid working
Numbers & Facts
| Location | North Carolina |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Bakeryunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
- Capital Equipmentunmatched
- Competitive Researchunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer/Client Researchunmatched
- Customer/Consumer Behaviorunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Food Scienceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Market Trackingunmatched
- Market Trend Analysisunmatched
- Marketingunmatched
- Molding Processesunmatched
- Order Picking/Packingunmatched
- Post-Salesunmatched
- Product Demonstrationunmatched
- Revenue Growthunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Sales Managementunmatched
- Sales Supportunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Technical Salesunmatched
- Territory Managementunmatched
- Trade Showsunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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