Overview
Location: Irvine, CA - Irvine, CA 92618
End Date: 04/20/2026
Salary Range:
$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 Base+Commission/year
Position Type:
Full Time
Job Shift:
Day
Education Level:
Associate's Degree
Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%
Category:
Sales
Job Overview Are you passionate about artisan foods and excited to introduce unique products to new audiences? As a
Retail Account Manager,
you’ll work closely with customers to bring innovative specialty items to market, while strengthening our distribution presence across your territory. This role is about building meaningful partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and helping our customers succeed with the best in global and artisanal food.
Bonus, Incentives & Company-Provided Resources
Commission: Eligible for monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses and other sales incentives if applicable
Above-average salary
Company-provided laptop
Company cell phone reimbursement
What You’ll Be Doing
Tasting and learning about new artisanal and imported products to increase your sales knowledge
Establish and maintain relationships with customers at corporate and store level
Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients
Communicate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise
Develop and implement monthly promotional schedule
Occasional overnight and local travel for meetings and store openings
Prepare and present an annual business review for each account
Participate in marketing events such as seminars, sales meetings, and trade shows
Participate successfully in all sales drives, incentives, and contests
Item/Price Quotes/Customer Authorization (Account Manager Database)
Conduct outside sales activities by regularly visiting customers to build lasting relationships and understand their needs
Schedule and manage customer visits to present product demonstrations, discuss solutions, and close sales in a personalized setting
Things you need to be able to do
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Carry up to 25 lbs.
Frequently standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Other stuff we like
College degree preferred, but not required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales, retail, culinary, or management
Valid driver’s license
Things that are a plus
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience working with large, complex, multi-location clients
Ability to anticipate future trends and remain detail-oriented
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Strong computer skills and comfort with sales tools
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as a remote employee
Understanding of customer service principles and processes
Strong relationship builder, fast communicator, highly organized, and passionate about artisanal specialty foods
What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International
Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement, including college reimbursement. We want to see you grow with the company
Keeping it fresh. Learn new things every from new technology to innovative new products we distribute
Teamwork. Work on a team that supports each other
What else can we offer? Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries,
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) , Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.
GFI and Equal Opportunity GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by l
Qualifications Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales, retail, culinary, or management. College degree preferred, but not required. Valid driver’s license.
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End Date: 04/20/2026
Salary Range:
$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 Base+Commission/year
Position Type:
Full Time
Job Shift:
Day
Education Level:
Associate's Degree
Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%
Category:
Sales
Job Overview Are you passionate about artisan foods and excited to introduce unique products to new audiences? As a
Retail Account Manager,
you’ll work closely with customers to bring innovative specialty items to market, while strengthening our distribution presence across your territory. This role is about building meaningful partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and helping our customers succeed with the best in global and artisanal food.
Bonus, Incentives & Company-Provided Resources
Commission: Eligible for monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses and other sales incentives if applicable
Above-average salary
Company-provided laptop
Company cell phone reimbursement
What You’ll Be Doing
Tasting and learning about new artisanal and imported products to increase your sales knowledge
Establish and maintain relationships with customers at corporate and store level
Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients
Communicate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise
Develop and implement monthly promotional schedule
Occasional overnight and local travel for meetings and store openings
Prepare and present an annual business review for each account
Participate in marketing events such as seminars, sales meetings, and trade shows
Participate successfully in all sales drives, incentives, and contests
Item/Price Quotes/Customer Authorization (Account Manager Database)
Conduct outside sales activities by regularly visiting customers to build lasting relationships and understand their needs
Schedule and manage customer visits to present product demonstrations, discuss solutions, and close sales in a personalized setting
Things you need to be able to do
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Carry up to 25 lbs.
Frequently standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Other stuff we like
College degree preferred, but not required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales, retail, culinary, or management
Valid driver’s license
Things that are a plus
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience working with large, complex, multi-location clients
Ability to anticipate future trends and remain detail-oriented
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Strong computer skills and comfort with sales tools
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as a remote employee
Understanding of customer service principles and processes
Strong relationship builder, fast communicator, highly organized, and passionate about artisanal specialty foods
What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International
Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement, including college reimbursement. We want to see you grow with the company
Keeping it fresh. Learn new things every from new technology to innovative new products we distribute
Teamwork. Work on a team that supports each other
What else can we offer? Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries,
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) , Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.
GFI and Equal Opportunity GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by l
Qualifications Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales, retail, culinary, or management. College degree preferred, but not required. Valid driver’s license.
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