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Food supplier rep

Sells food products to restaurants, hotels and caterers, from fresh produce and meat to frozen and ambient goods. Reps advise chefs on products and pricing and help solve supply issues. Understanding allergen rules and food safety documentation is part of the job.

A real shift

Visiting chefs and buyers, running tastings and showing new products. Negotiating prices and managing orders and deliveries. Dealing with shortages and price changes quickly keeps customers loyal.

Skills that matter

  • Sales
  • Food knowledge
  • Relationship building
  • Logistics

Qualifications

  • Food safety knowledge

Where it leads

  1. Food supplier rep
  2. Sales manager
  3. Account manager

What we'd ask on the show

  • Supplier-chef relationships
  • Pricing and quality
  • Local versus global

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