Artisan Cheese Ambassador (Commission-Based Sales)

Location: major metropolitan and suburban areas of Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and beyond. Company: Village Cheeseworks Employment Type: 1099 Contractor / Commission-Only (High Upside)

About Village Cheeseworks

Founded in 2020 on the grounds of a historic creamery in Upperville, VA, Village Cheeseworks is on a mission to revive Virginia’s dairy craftsmanship. We transform honest milk from a 100-year-old family dairy into artisan cheeses named after the local villages that define our region’s heritage. Every wheel we sell creates direct value for small family farms and brings the best of the farm-to-table movement to the local community.

The Role: Bring the "Village" to the City

We are looking for a self-motivated, food-loving Sales Representative to expand our wholesale footprint in several areas on the east coast. Your mission is to get our cheese onto the menus of the region’s best restaurants, onto the shelves of gourmet markets, and into the tasting rooms of premier wineries. 

This is a field-based role. You won’t be sitting behind a desk; you’ll be out in the community, sharing our story (and our cheese) with Business Owners, Chefs, GMs, and Buyers.

What You’ll Do

Lead Generation: Identify and qualify new wholesale leads (Restaurants, Wineries, Specialty Grocers, Hotels and Catering firms) within your territory.

The "Tasting Tour": Schedule and conduct in-person samplings to showcase the quality and story of our cheese.

Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for your accounts, ensuring they are stocked and satisfied.

Brand Advocacy: Optional representation of Village Cheeseworks at local industry events or farmer’s markets.

Who You Are

A Storyteller: You don't just sell "product"; you sell the 100-year heritage of Virginia dairy and award-winning artisan cheese.

The Hunter: You are comfortable with cold-calling and walking into businesses to find the decision-maker.

Food & Bev Savvy: Experience in the culinary, wine, or specialty food industry is a major plus. You know the difference between a bloomy rind and a washed rind (or you’re eager to learn).  Consistent training is provided!

Local: You live in or near a metropolitan area and have reliable transportation for deliveries and site visits.

Compensation & Perks

Uncapped Commission: Earn a generous percentage on every new account opened, plus cumulative, recurring commissions on re-orders.

Flexible Schedule: You own your calendar. Work as much or as little as you want.

"Product Testing": Yes, that means plenty of world-class cheese for you to enjoy.

Growth Potential: As we grow, early sales leaders will have the opportunity to move into management or salaried roles.

How to Apply

If you have a passion for local food and the hustle to match, we want to hear from you. Send a brief note about your favorite local food memory and your resume to hiring@villagecheeseworks.com