Territory Sales Representative

Utz Quality Foods is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Territory Sales Representative to join our expanding team in Sarasota, FL. If you're passionate about building relationships, driving growth, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to step into a dynamic role with one of the most recognized snack brands in the country.

As a Territory Sales Representative, you'll be a key player in our sales strategy-working closely with independent distributors and retail partners to strengthen our market presence. Reporting to the Zone Sales Manager, you'll help shape the success of our brand in your territory by supporting distributors, sharing insights, and promoting best-in-class merchandising.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivating strong relationships with retail managers and independent distributors
• Acting as a liaison between the Zone Sales Manager and distributors
• Visiting retail locations regularly to support service levels and identify opportunities
• Sharing performance data and product updates to help distributors optimize their business
• Supporting workshops and training sessions to enhance distributor success
• Occasionally covering open routes when needed

Job Requirements

• Strong communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, relationship-focused mindset
• Familiarity with Independent Distribution models (preferred but not required)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to lift and transport products (up to 40+ lbs)
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain DOT certification
• Experience in sales-especially in snacks, grocery, or beverages-is a plus

At Utz, we don't just make great snacks-we build great careers. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of snacking, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your energy to Utz!

External Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Video Interview: Selected candidates will have an opportunity to participate in a video interview.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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