As anAwayFromHome (AFH) Field Sales Representative , you will be a key player in driving Kraft Heinz’s market share and profitability within your designated territory. This role goes beyond traditional sales—it’sabout owning your business, selling solutions, and influencing stakeholders to drive success.We’relooking for a proactive, results-driven individual who can make an impact from day one by building relationships, developing sales strategies, and executing key initiatives. This role offers direct contributions to business growth and valuable sales experience that can pave the way for future career opportunities within Kraft Heinz.
We have multiple openings, with a strong preference for candidates based in the following cities due to customer connectivity:
Kansas City, Kansas
Atlanta
Eastern Philadelphia
EssentialFunctions &Responsibilities
Own and lead sales efforts in your assigned territory, driving branded market share and profitability in alignment with Kraft Heinz values.
Execute the Foodservice Sales Playbook to ensure success in the market.
Develop and implement profitable sales strategies with local and national distributors while supportingoperatorneeds.
Build andmaintainstrong distributor relationships, activelyparticipatingin local events and initiatives.
Drive penetration of priority SKUs, focusing on strategic, branded, and high-margin products.
Identifyand manage a pipeline of high-value sales opportunities, collaborating with Sales Operations, Finance, and Supply teams.
Lead bottom-up sales planning, crafting data-driven proposals based on customer needs and market insights.
Own the full sales cycle—from generating interest to securing commitments and closing deals.
Meet and exceed revenue targets while effectively managing trade budgets and business expenses.
Execute quarterly and annual sales and marketing priorities, including new product launches andlimited-timeoffers.
Support the Sales Operations & Planning team by accurately forecasting demand andsubmittingVolume Submission Forms (VSFs) for new or renewed business.
Expected Experience& Required Skills
Bachelor’s degreepreferredin business, marketing, sales, ora relatedfield (or equivalent work experience).
1 to 3 years of sales, customer service, or business development experience, preferably in foodservice, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or a related industry.
Self-motivated and results-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving and overcoming challenges.
Strong analyticalskills—abilityto interpret sales data, market trends, and financial reports to support business decisions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to sell and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Relationship-buildingexpertise, with the ability toestablishand maintain strong partnerships with distributors, operators, and key decision-makers.
Ability to adapt selling strategies to virtual platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime, etc.).
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
Ability tolift upto 50 pounds when needed (e.g., delivering customer samples).
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet MVR requirements.
Willingness to travel overnight as needed (varies by territory).
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$68,900.00 - $86,100.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Employee's Home - National
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
