Direct Sales Representative - Taste Agent

The role

The Direct Sales Representative will grow the Taste Agent footprint across Chicago. You will meet restaurant operators in-person to introduce the model and drive new sign-ups.

What you will do

• Visit restaurants and foodservice operators in-person to introduce Taste Agent and pitch our collaboration model
• Build relationships with owners, managers, and decision-makers that lead to new partner sign-ups
• Conduct proactive outreach via calls, emails, and walk-ins to generate leads and schedule meetings
• Deliver short presentations on how Taste Agent works and the benefits for operators
• Maintain accurate CRM notes, activity logs, and pipeline updates
• Increase brand visibility by staying active in Chicago’s restaurant and hospitality community

Required qualifications

• Enjoys field-based work and face-to-face selling
• Naturally outgoing, energetic, and comfortable initiating conversations
• Self-driven, organized, and able to manage a daily outreach schedule
• Strong curiosity for or firsthand experience in the restaurant industry and how operators promote their business

Nice to have

• 1–3 years of field sales, customer service, or hospitality experience
• Restaurant or foodservice background is a plus
• Strong communication, persuasion, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to use a CRM and manage territory-level activity
• Reliable means of transportation for travel within the territory

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Clear pathways for career progression as our sales team expands
• A role that positively impacts local restaurants by supporting their marketing efforts

About the company

Taste Agent is a platform revolutionizing how restaurants connect with social media influencers. It is an early-stage Chicago-based startup.