Job Summary
Turano Baking Company is expanding our National Sales team!
We are seeking driven sales professionals — from emerging talent to seasoned chain veterans — to grow our presence with national and regional foodservice operators, distributors, and buying groups.
This role manages direct frozen sales to national foodservice chains and works cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Culinary, and Marketing.
If you thrive in a performance-driven, relationship-based sales environment, we want to talk.
We are hiring across experience levels:
Mid-Level Sales (3–8 years)
Starting at $85,000+
For experienced reps managing regional chains, national chains, sandwich assemblers, and Supply Chain Consultants.
Senior National Sales (8+ years)
Compensation based on experience, current book of business, and market penetration.
Significant upside potential for proven performers with established chain relationships!
What You’ll Own
- Target and manage top national and regional foodservice chains
- Develop and execute strategic account growth plans
- Lead pricing negotiations and new product introductions
- Support national trade shows (NRA, Pizza Expo, distributor shows)
- Partner with Marketing on ideation and product presentations
- Collaborate with Customer Service and Operations to manage inventory flow
- Prospect and close new chain business
This is a highly visible role with direct impact on company growth and requires proactive prospecting, strategic planning, and disciplined follow-through.
We are seeking performance-driven professionals who want to build and grow accounts — not maintain the status quo.
Who Succeeds Here
- Strong relationship builder with national or regional accounts
- Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable negotiating pricing and managing rebates/incentives
- Experience working with brokers and distributors preferred
- Comfortable with travel (domestic US)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
For senior candidates:
Experience calling on national chains, managing distributor volume programs, and driving market penetration is strongly preferred.
Travel & Schedule
- Frequent domestic travel
- Trade show attendance
- Preference for candidate to be based in Chicago
Why Turano?
- 60+ year family-owned company with national footprint
- Established brand with strong distributor relationships
- Growth-focused leadership
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
- 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked for Turano before?
- Do you currently have any family members working for Turano?
- Were you referred by a Turano employee? If yes, who?
Work Location: In person
