Forever Cheese is hiring!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and self-motivated individual to join us at Forever Cheese. Consider joining us, if you want to:

• Work in a dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact
• Develop lasting relationships with great people
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career

About us:

Forever Cheese debuted in 1998 with a simple mission – to share the finest artisanal Mediterranean products with our customers. We are a company focused on a meaningful connection with both products and people. Our relationships with both suppliers and customers are of utmost importance. Equally as important are the cheeses and specialty foods that we import from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia. Every product we sell has a story, and it’s our job to tell it.

About our benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Holidays
• Retirement account with company matching
• Hybrid work schedule in our new NoMad office space

Job Title: Sales Associate
Exemption Status: Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop business through fostering and cultivating new and existing relationships with customers.
• Bring industry knowledge and an overall curiosity for the specialty food market to day-to-day decision making.
• Become an expert in Forever Cheese products and develop a deep understanding of origins, pairings, and complimentary products.
• Stay informed of market conditions, product innovation, and competitor’s products and specialties.
• Attend and participate in weekly Sales meetings and product tastings.
• Attend industry and customer events, traveling when necessary.
• Monitor sales and remain aware of customer order flow and cycles.

Successful candidates…

• Has a growth mindset – seeks to continuously strengthen skills and improve on past performance while embracing challenges and feedback.
• Has a passion for food or an interest in learning about the specialty food industry.
• Aims to not only meet expectations but preempt issues or potential problem areas with a solution-oriented mindset.

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 years of Sales experience in the food industry preferred
• Ability to work under pressure and meet external deadlines
• Problem-solving skills across functions of the business

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. Forever Cheese, LLC reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.