Brand Ambassador, Trade Show Manager – Foodservice

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

Brand Ambassador, Trade Show Manager for Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, conducting tastings and building customer loyalty through exceptional interactions. Managing trade shows and engaging with distributors and operators.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeWaukegan • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

field salesculinary experienceCRM managementcompetitive analysisevent operationsproduct demonstrationstastingssampling eventsmarketing materials managementbudget management

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsmulti-taskingprioritizationcustomer loyalty buildingrelationship developmentdeadline managementengagement

Industry Keywords

Big 6 Broad Line distributorsspecialty distributorsFood ServiceAway-From-Home Channeltrade showspromotional campaignscustomer interactionsmarket developmentspricing trendslogistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting engaging tastings and delivering captivating presentations
Building customer loyalty through exceptional interactions
Representing the company at regional and national foodservice trade shows
Managing booth setup, merchandising, marketing materials, logistics, budgets, travel, inventory, and event operations
Conducting product demonstrations, tastings, and sampling events
Engaging trade show visitors and prospects
Developing strong partnerships with distributor representatives and foodservice operators
Maintaining accurate CRM records for all trade shows and customer interactions
Collecting and analyzing competitive activity, pricing trends, customer feedback, and market developments
Partnering with Sales, Marketing, and distribution teams to execute promotional campaigns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge and experience working for or with one or more Big 6 Broad Line and specialty distributors in North America
1-3 years of field sales/culinary experience
Ability to work irregular hours and travel frequently
Knowledge of Food Service / Away-From-Home Channel
Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and superior organizational skills
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Plan and up to 4% company matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement or Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Bereavement
Short Term Disability
Weekly paychecks
Rewards & Recognition Programs
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Annual Bonus Program