Now Hiring - iLocatum Staffing - Professional Services Sales Representative – Protein Sales in Overland Park, KS

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Sales Representative - Protein Sales Location: Overland Park, KS (Territory Coverage: Chicago, Northern Illinois & Southeastern Wisconsin) MUST-HAVES (PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING) * 2+ years of food sales experience , preferably selling directly to chefs, restaurant owners, or specialty grocers * Proven ability to build and grow customer relationships in a field-based sales role * Hunter mindset with comfort balancing existing accounts and new business development * Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently * Must reside in or near the Chicago area to effectively cover the territory * Passion for food, proteins, and chef-driven products The Opportunity We're hiring a Sales Representative - Protein Sales to manage and grow an established customer base while expanding into new accounts across the Chicago metro area, Northern Illinois, and Southeastern Wisconsin. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven food sales professional who enjoys being in front of customers, understands chef needs, and wants uncapped earning potential. You'll represent premium protein products--including custom cuts and specialty items--while working in a flexible, supportive environment that rewards performance, not micromanagement. What You 'll Do * Take ownership of an existing book of business and expand it through strategic outreach * Build strong relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and specialty grocers * Prospect and close new accounts, spending roughly 50% of your time on new business initially * Partner with customers to deliver custom protein solutions that elevate their menus * Travel locally for in-person visits, tastings, and relationship-building * Stay current on protein and foodservice trends to differentiate from commodity suppliers * Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent service and execution * Participate in weekly sales meetings and contribute to team strategy * Operate with flexibility--no rigid territory boundaries What You Bring * BA/BS preferred (or equivalent industry experience) * Background in food, protein, or foodservice sales * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven * Ability to manage your schedule and territory independently * Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow earnings through performance Compensation & Benefits * Base salary + uncapped commission * Strong earning potential tied directly to performance * Flexible, supportive sales culture * Long-term growth opportunity with a relationship-focused company About Us We are a trusted protein supplier serving restaurants, caterers, and specialty grocers with high-quality meats and chef-driven products. Our focus is on custom solutions, consistency, and long-term partnerships --not volume or commodity sales. We value our people as much as our customers and are committed to quality in everything we do. Let 's Talk If you have food sales experience, enjoy working directly with chefs, and want to grow your income while representing premium protein products, we'd love to connect. Apply today to start the conversation.