Independent Sales Reps
for Food & Beverage Manufacturing

We Shoulder the Selling, You Enjoy the

You build great equipment. We get it in front of the right people. Shoulders Solutions is an independent manufacturer’s rep with 25+ years embedded in the food processing and packaging industry — and the relationships to prove it.

25+ years in food processing & packaging

SE U.S. territory expertise

2,400% territory growth

(from $800K to $20M)

Contacts in all major meat production

JBS, Tyson, Cargill & more

Companies We Partner With

Two Ways We Create For Your Business

Whether you need boots on the ground in the Southeast or a trusted advisor helping your plant run smarter — we’re already in the room.

Fractional Sales

Your brand. Our network.
More closed deals.

We act as a direct extension of your sales team in the Southeast — prospecting, building relationships, and closing deals. You get commission-only outside sales coverage without the overhead. We carry our own insurance, manage our own travel, and only get paid when you do.

Food & Beverage Processing & Packaging Consulting

Optimize your food
manufacturing process.

Plant managers come to us when they need an unbiased opinion on equipment decisions. We guide food processing & packaging facilities toward what actually fits their process and budget. If we can sell it, we will. If we can’t, we’ll point them in the right direction.

We Serve

We support producers, manufacturers, and OEMs across the major food & beverage industries.

Your Typical Manufacturer's Rep

Deep Industry Relationships

With over 25 years in the industry, we have established connections with manufacturers, OEMs, and processing & packaging facilities. Our network and credibility get you direct access to decision-makers.

Dual Expertise: Sales + Operations Insight

As a food processing & packaging consultant, we understand how your products fit inside real production environments—not just how to sell them.

Sales Coverage Without The Overhead

No salary. No benefits. No travel reimbursement. You only pay us when we generate revenue for you. It’s one of the lowest-risk ways to expand your Southeast territory.

Client Stories

Hear from our satisfied clients about their positive experiences with Shoulders Solutions.

“Alicia is a hardworking professional who goes above and beyond for her customers. She is dedicated, honest, and committed to doing the right thing for both the companies she represents and the customers she supports.”

Amanda Benes

CEO, Fremont Automation

“Alicia Shoulders has exceptional product knowledge and sales expertise. She has a strong ability to translate complex product information into clear, customer-focused solutions while consistently delivering results. Alicia builds trust quickly, communicates with confidence, and brings a high level of professionalism to every client interaction, making her a standout sales professional.”

Matthew Foster

Director of Engineering Maintenance

Meet

Fractional Sales Rep & Consultant

Alicia grew up in the equipment manufacturing world, working in roles from answering phones to purchasing and sales. That hands-on experience shapes her practical, detail-oriented approach today.

Alicia partners with clients to find the right solutions for their operations, whether that’s a single machine, a complete system, or guidance on packaging and process design. With experience across a wide range of equipment and applications, she connects the dots to recommend what truly fits.

Leveraging a strong network of industry partners, she delivers straightforward, effective solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Get in Touch

Shoulders Solutions

Whether you’re a manufacturer looking for representation or a plant manager with an equipment question — let’s talk.

Independent Sales Reps for Food & Beverage Manufacturing