Independent • Food & Beverage • 1099

Find Food Manufacturing Sales Reps Who Already Serve Your Plants

Match with independent reps who call on QA, R&D, and operations at food and beverage manufacturers.

Vetted Professionals No Long-term Contracts

Network Activity

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Food Plant Rep Applied

NEW
St. Louis, MO
Just now
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Ingredient Rep Matched

Minneapolis, MN
7m ago
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Packaging Rep

Chicago, IL
15m ago

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Built for High-Performance Sales Teams

Verified Identities

Every rep is vetted for authenticity

Commission-Only Focus

Professionals motivated by results

Established Networks

Access to existing buyer relationships

Rapid Matching

Qualified candidates in 48 hours

Streamlined Recruiting Process

A simple, transparent process to find your next sales partner.

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Post Your Opportunity

Tell us what you sell, your target market, and the territories you need covered. Creating a listing is completely free.

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Reps Review Listing

Qualified representatives in our network review your product line. Interested reps will express their availability.

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Unlock Contact Details

Upgrade to access the direct phone numbers and emails of matched reps ($99/mo). Start interviewing immediately.

Why Independent Reps for Food & Beverage Manufacturing Sales Reps?

The most efficient way to scale your sales force.

Plant & QA Access

Reps who already supply ingredients and packaging can introduce your products during trials.

Compliance Familiarity

They understand SQF, BRC, and FDA requirements to keep approvals moving.

Line Trial Support

Independent reps coordinate samples and line runs to speed adoption.

The Problem

Are your ingredients stuck in endless QA?

Food manufacturers move slowly without trusted reps who manage QA, R&D, and operations concerns.

QA Bottlenecks

Approvals stall without reps who can navigate specs and documentation.

Trial Delays

Line time is scarce; without local support, trials get bumped.

Incumbent Suppliers

Plants default to trusted suppliers unless someone proves your value.

The Solution

Win trials with reps who live in the plants.

Zilla Sales connects you with food manufacturing reps who manage QA docs, samples, and line trials to secure approvals.

Process & Category Matching

Filter by bakery, beverage, dairy, meat, or frozen, and by ingredients or packaging focus.

QA & Documentation Support

Reps who handle spec sheets, COAs, and compliance requirements.

Market Standards

Commission Norms for Food & Beverage Manufacturing Sales Reps

To attract top independent talent, your offer needs to be competitive. Here is what we see working in the market.

Typical Commission5-12%
Average Deal Size$10k - $500k
Sales Cycle2-9 Months

Coverage Areas

We have active reps in these key regions:

United StatesCanada
NortheastSoutheastMidwestSouthwestWest

Precision Matching

We match by territory and call point.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do reps sell ingredients, packaging, equipment, or all?

You can request reps focused on ingredients, packaging, equipment, or a mix depending on your product.

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Can reps handle QA documentation and samples?

Yes. Many manage COAs, spec sheets, and sample coordination to move approvals forward.

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Do reps cover specific food categories?

We can match by bakery, beverage, dairy, meat, frozen, or other categories relevant to your line.

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How are commissions structured for food manufacturing?

Typically a percent of invoiced product, sometimes with volume tiers for recurring supply agreements.

Ready to find your sales partner?

Join manufacturers who are successfully expanding their territories with our network.