Customer Development Representative

Position Summary

At Crown Linen Service, Inc., we're more than a linen company. We're a trusted partner helping businesses look their best and run efficiently every single day. We're seeking a dynamic Customer Development Representative (CDR) to drive revenue growth within our established customer base. This is not an account management role, it's a growth role. You'll be in the field uncovering opportunities, deepening relationships, and expanding Crown Linen's footprint through upselling, cross-selling, and value-based solutions that make a real impact for our customers.

What You'll Do

Sales & Growth Focus

Ride service routes and visit customer sites to uncover untapped opportunities within existing accounts.

Identify and close upsell and cross-sell opportunities for additional products and value-add services.

Develop strategies to grow "share of wallet," increase product placements, item mix, and service usage per account.

Partner with sales and service leadership to develop customized customer-growth plans and closing strategies.

Collaborate with production and service teams to ensure a smooth rollout of new business wins.

Customer Engagement & Value Creation

Build strong, trusted relationships with general managers, owners, and key decision-makers through consistent on-site presence.

Present tailored solutions that save customers time, improve presentation, reduce linen loss, and enhance operational flow.

Position Crown Linen as a strategic business partner, not just a vendor.

Gather customer feedback and relay insights that drive innovation and service improvements.

Sales Execution & Reporting

Maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities within assigned routes and accounts.

Log all activity in the CRM, including visits, proposals, and closed business.

Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly goals for incremental revenue growth.

Provide weekly updates highlighting wins, opportunities, and competitive activity.

What You'll Bring

2–5 years of sales experience - ideally in linen, uniform, foodservice, medical, or other route-based B2B industries.

Proven record of success upselling, cross-selling, or expanding services within an existing customer base.

Exceptional relationship-building and consultative selling skills.

Strong communication and presentation abilities - comfortable in kitchens, offices, and boardrooms alike.

Self-starter with a hunter's mindset and a passion for achieving measurable results.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and route-management tools.

How You'll Be Measured

Incremental revenue growth (upsell / cross-sell)

Product placement growth per account

Share-of-wallet expansion

Number of qualified opportunities identified and closed

Customer visit frequency and engagement quality

Why You'll Love It Here

Competitive base salary ($60K) plus uncapped earning potential (up to $90K OTE).

Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, people-first company with a proud history of service excellence.

Supportive leadership, extensive training, and the freedom to own your territory.

The satisfaction of helping businesses across hospitality, healthcare, and industry succeed every day.