Local Food Sales Territory Manager - Charlotte, NC & Greenville/Columbia, SC
The Common MarketCharlotte, North Carolina, United States • Greenville, South Carolina, United States • Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Posted July 14, 2025
80000 - 100000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Common Market is a nonprofit wholesale food distributor that is successfully building sustainable regional food systems that strengthen the health and wealth of all people. By building relationships between sustainable family farms and markets in their region, we are strengthening our communities’ health, environment, and local economies. We build the supply chain and we partner with both farmers and customers from procurement through delivery, so that schools, hospitals, cities, and businesses can realize the full value of a healthy food system. We’ve helped more than 300 sustainable family farms deliver over 58 million meals worth of food to community institutions. Locations: The Common Market Southeast — Atlanta, GA The Common Market Mid-Atlantic — Philadelphia, PA The Common Market Texas — Houston, TX The Common Market Great Lakes — Chicago, IL...coming soon!
Job Description
The Common Market is seeking a Local Food Sales Territory Manager for the Carolinas region, focusing on Charlotte, NC, and Greenville/Columbia, SC. The role involves driving sales, developing partnerships, and promoting locally sourced food. The ideal candidate has sales experience, knowledge of local food systems, and excellent communication skills.
Requirements
- 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in the food service or agricultural sector
- Proven success in managing and growing institutional accounts
- Deep knowledge of the foodservice landscape and/or local food systems in North and South Carolina
- Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, environmental science, or a related field
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
Benefits
- Base Salary: $80,000 annually (paid biweekly)
- Bonus Potential: Up to $25,000 annually for achieving revenue goals (paid quarterly)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match)
- Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)