Location: California’s Central Valley Region (Modesto, Visalia, Turlock, CA)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Base salary plus commissions with potential earnings of $100,000+

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, company-matched 401(k), paid time off, competitive compensation, and much more!

About Us

Since 1947, Nelson-Jameson has been a trusted supply chain partner to the nation’s top dairy and food manufacturers. We provide high-quality products and innovative solutions that help businesses maintain top standards in quality, safety, and compliance. As a family-owned company, we believe in accountability, teamwork, and growth—for our people and the business. We take pride in our close-knit, supportive culture where every team member has a voice and the chance to grow. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a team that works hard and stays optimistic, we’d love to have you join us!

Job Summary

While most industrial suppliers simply deliver products, Nelson-Jameson delivers solutions. Through our comprehensive product offering and expertly curated food safety programs, we provide customers with the tools they need to produce safe, quality food. Nelson-Jameson is seeking a Food Quality & Safety Specialist to support our customers and internal teams with subject matter expertise in food safety and compliance. In this role, you’ll play a vital role in helping customers solve complex challenges by offering knowledgeable support, accurate recommendations, and practical solutions. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, technical curiosity, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to translate complex information into practical solutions. This role is a great fit for experienced Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Food Manufacturing professionals who want to make a direct impact on the safety of the food supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Technical Support: Serve as a technical resource for customers and Strategic Account Managers regarding food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance.

Collaborate with Sales: Work closely with Strategic Account Managers to understand customer needs, develop tailored solutions, and promote product sales in assigned categories.

Drive Sales & Growth: Promote products to new, casual, and core accounts, aiming to maximize sales and gross margin.

Customer Service Excellence: Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by providing timely, effective, and consistent technical support.

Identify Opportunities: Continuously seek opportunities to expand product offerings and solutions to customers, contributing to overall account growth.

Training & Education: Stay current on product knowledge and provide ongoing education and training for customers and internal teams to ensure optimal use of products and services.

Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing to enhance customer experience, promote products, and achieve business goals.

Why Nelson-Jameson?

At Nelson-Jameson, we offer more than just a job; we provide an opportunity to grow and succeed within a family-owned company that values innovation, collaboration, and hard work. You’ll be part of a trusted industry leader, working alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference.

As a golden rule company, we strive to maintain a culture of honesty, integrity, and kindness. Our organization is committed to operating ethically and respecting people, our community, and the environment. With us, you’ll become part of a hard-working team that takes pride in providing safe, high-quality food to communities around the world.

With Nelson-Jameson, You’ll Receive

Comprehensive Health Benefits with your choice of benefits to match your unique needs

401(k) with company match

Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus commissions with potential earnings of $100,000+

Established sales territory

Paid time off at time of hire

Annual allowance for company-branded clothing

Annual Wellness Stipend & other wellness programs

Company-provided vehicle, cell phone, and credit card

And much more!

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, food safety, or a related technical field.

Travel: Ability to travel 75% of the time (primarily regionally across California, Texas, and Arizona, but also to other regions of the U.S.). Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

Spanish-English Bilingual ability is highly desired.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields.

Industry Experience: 5+ years in a combination of Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), sales, dairy safety practices, cheese cultures, enzymes, sanitation protocols, or related experience.

Sales Experience: Previous experience in technical sales or business development within a relevant industry is highly desirable.

Distributor or manufacturer experience selling to industrial food or other sanitary manufacturing facilities.

Proficient in ERP, CRM, and Google Suite tools.

Additional certifications or courses related to Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) are highly beneficial

How To Apply

If you’re ready to drive your career forward with a company that values hard work, safety, and excellent customer service, apply now on our career site!

Nelson-Jameson, Inc. and NEXT Logistics, LLC. are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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