Now Hiring - Culinary Depot - Outside Sales Representative in Houston, TX

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About Us Culinary Depot is a leading foodservice equipment dealer specializing in the design, build, and supply of high-performance commercial kitchens. We serve a broad client base that includes institutional, healthcare, education, and government entities. Our reputation is built on execution, technical expertise, and reliability in complex, regulated environments. Job Overview The Government Accounts Sales Representative is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding Culinary Depot's government business. This role focuses on federal, state, and local government agencies and requires a disciplined sales professional who understands public-sector procurement, compliance requirements, and long-cycle deal management. You will own the full sales process--from opportunity identification through contract award--while coordinating closely with internal design, project management, and procurement teams to ensure successful execution. Key Responsibilities Government Sales Strategy * Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to penetrate and grow government accounts * Meet or exceed revenue targets within assigned government territories or agencies Account Development * Build and maintain strong relationships with government decision-makers, procurement officers, and stakeholders * Position Culinary Depot as a trusted long-term partner Opportunity & Bid Management * Identify, track, and pursue RFPs, RFQs, and bid opportunities * Manage bid timelines, compliance requirements, and submission deadlines Product & Regulatory Expertise * Maintain a strong understanding of foodservice equipment, kitchen design, and installation * Ensure solutions align with government standards and procurement regulations Proposals & Presentations * Prepare and present clear, competitive proposals tailored to government specifications * Coordinate pricing, technical documentation, and internal approvals Internal Collaboration * Work closely with design, project management, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution Market Intelligence * Monitor government procurement trends, funding cycles, and competitor activity * Provide insights to leadership to support strategic planning Client Support * Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the sales and post-award process * Ensure client satisfaction and support repeat business Qualifications Experience * Experience selling into government accounts preferred * Background in foodservice equipment, construction, or capital equipment sales is a plus Compliance * Ability to successfully pass an extensive background check for government property access after offer acceptance Skills * Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills * Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple long-cycle opportunities Travel * Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and industry events Benefits * Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives * Paid time off, including vacation and paid holidays * Health insurance options * 401(k) retirement plan * Professional growth and advancement opportunities dlDflRv5i7