Regional Sales Manager - Foodservice

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for achieving assigned regional sales goals and growth through effective sales planning and execution. Works with members of the sales chain to achieve sales targets. Emphasizes growth through development of new customers as well as the maintenance and growth of existing customers. Introduces and places new products with customers, executes organizational initiatives and drives sales of key items with strategic customers for long-term growth. Collaborates directly with our broker partners to drive consumer packaged goods execution, distribution and new item placement in respective territory.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 7+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Must understand the dynamics of the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
• Must have a solid understanding of customer focused and fact based selling, including IRI, Neilsen and Perishable Group data.
• Understanding of product cuttings – comfort and knowledge of product attributes.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Knowledge and experience with Apple software, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• SAP experience, preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• May travel up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.