Overview
Our client is currently seeking a Regional Foodservice Sales Manager to lead account management & growth across the New England region; specifically within foodservice & distributor channel networks. This role is responsible for managing existing relationships while driving incremental growth through new account development & distributor engagement. The ideal candidate will brings deep experience managing large foodservice distributors across the region.
This is a fully remote position with 60-70% travel, mostly day trips with some overnights within the New England region. Interested candiadtes should contact Lee Douglas @ 610 617-1447 or send a current resume to LDouglas@judge.com
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a defined territory of foodservice and distributor partners throughout New England
- Own relationships with large regional & national distributors, including sales planning, joint calls, and execution support
- Drive revenue growth through the expansion of existing accounts & New customer development
- Partner closely with broker networks, distributor sales teams, and internal stakeholders to execute territory strategies
- Conduct frequent in-market visits, including customer meetings, distributor ride-alongs, tastings, and product presentations
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree preferable
- 5+ years of sales / account management experience in Foodservice & Distributor channels
- Prior experience working for a food broker or food manufacturer
- Proven experience managing and selling through large foodservice distributors
- Strong understanding of the New England foodservice market
- Proficient with CRM, Salesforce, Hubspot, etc