WORLDS FINEST CHOCOLATE
FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE – ** ROLES LOCATED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE ***
Four weeks of paid flex time – Empowering you to excel at work and thrive in life!!
$55k annual salary + commission – Unlimited income potential!!
This is a HYBRID role and travel is required within your assigned territory.
Territories we are currently recruiting for include: Fresno, CA
Target Start Date: Jan. 5, 2026
ABOUT WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE: World’s Finest Chocolate does more than just make delicious chocolate. Since 1949, we’ve helped our fundraising customers raise over $4,600,000,000! These funds are used to buy playgrounds, pay for reading specialists, purchase musical instruments, fund field trips, and more. Our employees work as a team to support our company’s mission: To Deliver Extraordinary Value with Fun & Purpose.
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Field Sales Representative for World’s Finest Chocolate, you will be responsible for selling our premium chocolate fundraising products and comprehensive fundraising solutions to schools, organizations, and other groups. This is an outside sales role with responsibilities including cold calling, in-person sales meetings, using best practices to run strong fundraisers and ongoing customer relationship management in accordance with established protocols. You will report to and work closely with the Field Sales Manager to meet and exceed sales targets, utilize a mapping tool and CRM for tracking and optimizing your sales activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prospecting and Lead Generation: Execute the list-based territory to engage potential customers through cold calls, networking, and market research to generate new business opportunities.
- Sales Presentations: Conduct regular in-person presentations of our fundraising program, showcasing the value of World’s Finest Chocolate products and program to share the benefits of our fundraising solutions.
- Program Kickoffs: Initiate the sales process by coordinating with sponsors to kick off their fundraising campaigns, providing them with all necessary resources and support, as well as providing a motivational, in school fundraiser launch in front of students and staff.
- Strong Communication: Ensure clear communication with sponsors and provide all communication through the fundraising process to maximize campaign success.
- Utilize Tools: Effectively use World’s Finest’s tools such as the Sale Tracker and WFC Sponsored Prize Program to manage sales activities, track progress, and ensure successful execution of fundraising campaigns. Your Resource Kit provides World’s Finest’s social media assets, letters, kickoff videos, and more!
- CRM: Utilize our customer relationship management platform to maintain pipeline visibility, manage follow-ups, document recent prospecting, and align with your manager and team.
- Mapping: Using our Mapping Tool you will effectively optimize routes for ensuring maximum prospecting visits per day.
- End-of-Sale Wrap-Up: Conduct wrap-up meetings with sponsors to review fundraiser outcomes, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement. Re-sign customers for the next season and solicit referrals.
- Performance Tracking: Regularly report on sales performance metrics including visits, presentations, close rates, total sales, and client retention. Participate in scheduled meetings with the Sales Manager to discuss successes, challenges, and progress towards quotas.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in field sales is a plus but not required.
- Fundraising experience is a plus but not required.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Proficiency in using CRM systems and mapping tools for sales tracking and optimization.
- Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Ability to work independently and manage a full time, remote work schedule effectively.
- Willingness to travel within the designated market for in-person client meetings and events, with access to a reliable, personal vehicle for transportation. Overnight travel not required.
Why Join Our Team
- Salary & Commission: Competitive base salary plus commission structure tied to sales performance, with potential opportunities for bonus pay and additional time off based on achieving performance metrics.
- Expenses: Cell Phone and mileage
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company match.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including half-day Fridays during summer months. Flex summertime gives you four weeks relaxed time to allow you to catch up from a busy season and prepare for the next season.
- Comprehensive Training: Receive in-depth training from experts in the fundraising field during virtual and in-field sessions
- Supportive Team: A robust onboarding program makes you feel like part of the team on day one, and a collaborative environment with WFC’s management and your fellow employees.
- Clear Growth Path: Achieve your personal and professional development with clear career opportunities for progression.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about sales and excited about the opportunity build strong communities by promoting World’s Finest Chocolate fundraising solutions, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
World’s Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to make a difference in communities through fundraising