East Coast Regional Sales Lead – Hybrid

LOVE CORN; Ho-Ho-Kus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LOVE CORN is seeking an East Coast Grocery Regional Sales Manager to drive distribution and velocity across the Eastern U.S. You will own relationships with regional and national grocery accounts, work with brokers and distributors, and lead strategic sales initiatives from Boston to Florida.

The role is hybrid, based in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ with three days/week in-office, reporting to the Director of Sales. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in food/CPG, proven grocery account management, strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in the food or CPG industry during a start-up or scale-up phase.
• Excellent verbal, written & listening communication skills.
• Proven success managing grocery accounts and retailer buyers.
• Strong relationships with East Coast grocery retailers preferred.
• Some experience with Northeast Convenience and Travel channels is a plus.
• Experience working with brokers and distributors.
• Track record of delivering distribution gains and sales growth.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skill.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making externally and internally across cross-functional teams.
• Available to work a hybrid schedule, including three days per week at our Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ office is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow key grocery accounts across the Eastern U.S.
• Lead buyer relationships and annual line reviews
• Secure new distribution, incremental SKUs, and merchandising opportunities
• Drive promotional planning and trade optimization to maximize velocity and ROI
• Develop and execute East Coast sales strategies aligned with growth goals
• Identify and prioritize new retail opportunities and expansion channels
• Track sales performance, distribution gains, and promotional results
• Oversee distributor relationships and inventory management, including promotional plans and SKU performance
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and finance to align sales efforts with company initiatives and maintain brand integrity
• Prepare and track sales forecasts, ensuring alignment with budget and customer demand
• Oversee broker relationships and monitor KPI performance

Skills

Account management

Sales strategy

Relationship building

Broker management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Market engagement

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LOVE CORN is seeking an East Coast Grocery Regional Sales Manager to drive distribution and velocity across the Eastern U.S. You will own relationships with regional and national grocery accounts, work with brokers and distributors, and lead strategic sales initiatives from Boston to Florida.

The role is hybrid, based in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ with three days/week in-office, reporting to the Director of Sales. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in food/CPG, proven grocery account management, strong