Area Sales Manager - Food Service (Mid-Atlantic - PA, MD, DE, VA, WV)

Gellert Global Group; West Virginia; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with immediate vesting

Job summary

Gellert Global Group is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager – Mid-Atlantic to drive profitable growth by expanding distribution and supporting foodservice partners. This remote role serves PA, MD, DE, VA, and WV with a focus on strategic plans and strong relationship building.

You will develop sales plans, present solutions, and collaborate with internal teams to maximize territory performance and product placement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience in foodservice or related food industry.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and results-driven attitude.
• Willingness to travel at least 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow revenue and expand distribution.
• Build and manage relationships with distributors and operators.
• Identify and close new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Deliver impactful sales presentations and communicate value-driven solutions.
• Coordinate with marketing, pricing, and supply chain to support sales initiatives.

Skills

Sales experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Infor M3

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

GGG is seeking an experienced, results-driven Area Sales Manager – Mid-Atlantic to drive profitable growth by building strong relationships, expanding distribution, and supporting Foodservice distributors, operators, chains, and manufacturers. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and growing sales of GGG’s diverse product portfolio while partnering closely with sales leadership, business development, marketing, supply chain and other internal support teams.

This is a remote position. Candidates should be based in one of the following locations to successfully serve customers in that territory: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to generate revenue, increase market share, and expand distribution of GGG products across assigned distributors, operators, chain accounts, manufacturers and foodservice end users.
• Build, manage, and grow strong relationships with key distributors and operators to support customer satisfaction, consistent growth, and long-term partnerships.
• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities while expanding product penetration and sales within existing accounts.
• Develop and deliver impactful sales presentations, business reviews, and product demonstrations to customers, distributors, and prospective accounts; present sales performance, market trends, and growth opportunities; and effectively communicate value-driven solutions and strategic recommendations that strengthen partnerships and drive profitable sales growth.
• Partner with business development managers, marketing, distributors, and key operators to increase product placement and support sales initiatives.
• Develop and implement promotional plans and product pricing strategies in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Monitor and report sales activity and performance against goals; provide timely insights on variances in sales and profit targets.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, customer insights, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities and recommend strategies to maximize territory performance.
• Provide research data and customer insights to internal teams to support product development, anticipated product launches, and business planning.
• Assist with inventory management and forecasting by customer and warehouse to meet demand and help avoid shortages or overstock.
• Coordinate pricing actions with the Pricing Team to ensure compliance, accuracy, and alignment with approved strategies.
• Work with Customer Service, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely order fulfillment, resolve service-related issues, and deliver a positive customer experience.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to support the timely resolution of customer deductions, disputes, and credit-related matters.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity, forecasts, and opportunity pipelines within CRM and company reporting systems.

Skills And Qualifications

• 3-5 years of successful sales experience within the foodservice sales channel or related food industry sales environment.
• Experience in the food importing industry is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented approach to challenges and opportunities.
• Strong analytical abilities with the ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and make sound decisions in complex environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and collaborative with a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (advanced user of Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Infor M3 & Salesforce is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 50%.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $100,000 annually plus bonus

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].