International Sales Professional - Remote in Hayward, California at Pacific Cheese

Our Mission

At Pacific Cheese, we supply the highest quality service and cheese products to retail and foodservice industries around the world. We believe great cheese brings people together, and our mission is to share the joy of our craft with every corner of the globe.

The Impact You'll Make

As our International Sales Professional, you’ll be a global ambassador for Pacific Cheese. You’ll open doors to new markets, build lasting relationships with importers, distributors, and retailers, and ensure our cheeses are featured on menus, in stores, and at events worldwide. Your work will directly shape our international growth and help us bring the Pacific Cheese name to new audiences who value quality, flavor, and authenticity.

What You'll Do

· Identify and develop new business opportunities in key international markets for our cheese portfolio.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, specialty retailers, and foodservice partners.

· Negotiate contracts, pricing, and distribution agreements that balance profitability with long-term partnerships.

· Represent Pacific Cheese at international food fairs, trade shows, and culinary events (e.g., SIAL, Anuga, or Cheese Expo).

· Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and import regulations to inform strategy.

· Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure timely, compliant, and quality-assured deliveries.

What You'll Bring

· A proven track record of success in international food sales—experience in dairy or specialty foods is a strong plus.

· Deep understanding of export processes, food safety regulations, and international trade compliance.

· Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to adapt to diverse business environments.

· Experience managing complex sales cycles and high-value negotiations.

· Proficiency in CRM tools and data-driven sales reporting.

· Fluency in English; additional languages (Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin) are highly valued.

· A genuine passion for food and the ability to speak knowledgeably about cheese varieties, production, and pairing.

· Experiences in the Asia/Pacific or South American territories is highly preferred.

Why You'll Love It Here

· Competitive base salary plus bonus structure.

· International travel (25-50%) to meet clients, attend trade shows, and host tasting events.

· Competitive paid time off.

· Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits. 401k, Voluntary Accident Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life/Disability Insurances are available.

Join Us

If you’re ready to expand your global sales expertise and your love of cheese to the next level, send us your resume along with a short note about your favorite cheese and how you’d pitch it to an international buyer. Let’s share the Pacific Cheese story with the world, one wheel at a time.

Pacific Cheese is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws

Pacific Cheese offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are interested in applying for this position or finding out about other available positions, please review our website at www.pacificcheese.com.