Retail & Foodservice Sales Representative
Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, New Canaan, Connecticut, us, 06840
Overview
Grace Farms Tea & Coffee is a nonprofit-owned premium tea and coffee company that gives back 100% of profits to help end forced and child labor worldwide.
We are a fast-growing corporate foodservice and e-commerce business expanding our regional retail and hospitality presence throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our products are currently available in Whole Foods Market stores across the North Atlantic region, where sales have increased 450%, leading the category through in-store demos and strong store-level relationships.
As we prepare to open our first café storefront in Midtown Manhattan, we are building regional placements to support long-term distributor alignment and strategic growth.
Visit www.sharegracefarms.com for more details
Position Overview The Retail & Foodservice Sales Representative is responsible for driving new placements, developing recurring revenue, and supporting account growth within the assigned territory.
This is a territory-based role focused on in-market relationship building, consistent follow-up, and disciplined sales execution.
Applicants must reside within Westchester County / Hudson Valley or Fairfield County. Applications outside these regions will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Secure 2–3 new placements per week
Prospect and open retail grocery, café, hospitality, and wellness accounts
Develop relationships with boutique hotel groups, restaurant groups, and property management groups
Conduct in-store demos, tastings, pop-ups, and staff trainings
Drive reorders and account expansion
Maintain accurate CRM records and manage active pipeline
Support territory growth aligned toward future distributor partnerships
Target Channels
Retail grocery
Cafés & coffee shops
Boutique hotels
Restaurant groups
Social & country clubs
Specialty retail
Wellness locations (salons, medi-spas, studios)
Small property management groups
Example 15-Hour Week
8–10 hours: In-market prospecting and account meetings
3 hours: Demos and activations
2 hours: CRM updates and account follow-up
Qualifications
Previous CPG sales experience (food, beverage, or wellness preferred)
Strong community relationships within assigned territory
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in customer service or client support.
Ability to manage multiple accounts and sales cycles simultaneously
Comfortable with cold outreach and in-person selling
Highly organized and self-directed
Motivated by performance-based compensation
A passion for organic tea & coffee.
Commitment to the mission of Grace Farms Foundation and an interest in sustainability and ethical business practices.
What We Provide
Structured sales cycle tools and CRM support
Comprehensive onboarding and brand training
Samples and demo materials
Marketing assets and storytelling tools
Limited travel budget for territory development
Compensation
$25/hour (approximately 15 hours per week)
8% commission on net revenue for first 12 months per account
4% ongoing commission thereafter (if actively managed)
Placement bonuses for each new account
Target part-time compensation: $30,000 – $45,000 annually (base + commission)
High performers will have a pathway to full-time employment and expanded territory responsibility.
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We are a fast-growing corporate foodservice and e-commerce business expanding our regional retail and hospitality presence throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our products are currently available in Whole Foods Market stores across the North Atlantic region, where sales have increased 450%, leading the category through in-store demos and strong store-level relationships.
As we prepare to open our first café storefront in Midtown Manhattan, we are building regional placements to support long-term distributor alignment and strategic growth.
Visit www.sharegracefarms.com for more details
Position Overview The Retail & Foodservice Sales Representative is responsible for driving new placements, developing recurring revenue, and supporting account growth within the assigned territory.
This is a territory-based role focused on in-market relationship building, consistent follow-up, and disciplined sales execution.
Applicants must reside within Westchester County / Hudson Valley or Fairfield County. Applications outside these regions will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Secure 2–3 new placements per week
Prospect and open retail grocery, café, hospitality, and wellness accounts
Develop relationships with boutique hotel groups, restaurant groups, and property management groups
Conduct in-store demos, tastings, pop-ups, and staff trainings
Drive reorders and account expansion
Maintain accurate CRM records and manage active pipeline
Support territory growth aligned toward future distributor partnerships
Target Channels
Retail grocery
Cafés & coffee shops
Boutique hotels
Restaurant groups
Social & country clubs
Specialty retail
Wellness locations (salons, medi-spas, studios)
Small property management groups
Example 15-Hour Week
8–10 hours: In-market prospecting and account meetings
3 hours: Demos and activations
2 hours: CRM updates and account follow-up
Qualifications
Previous CPG sales experience (food, beverage, or wellness preferred)
Strong community relationships within assigned territory
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in customer service or client support.
Ability to manage multiple accounts and sales cycles simultaneously
Comfortable with cold outreach and in-person selling
Highly organized and self-directed
Motivated by performance-based compensation
A passion for organic tea & coffee.
Commitment to the mission of Grace Farms Foundation and an interest in sustainability and ethical business practices.
What We Provide
Structured sales cycle tools and CRM support
Comprehensive onboarding and brand training
Samples and demo materials
Marketing assets and storytelling tools
Limited travel budget for territory development
Compensation
$25/hour (approximately 15 hours per week)
8% commission on net revenue for first 12 months per account
4% ongoing commission thereafter (if actively managed)
Placement bonuses for each new account
Target part-time compensation: $30,000 – $45,000 annually (base + commission)
High performers will have a pathway to full-time employment and expanded territory responsibility.
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