A leading foodservice marketing company is seeking a K‑12 Sales Director to lead growth, strengthen manufacturer partnerships, and expand relationships across the K‑12 foodservice channel. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in K‑12 foodservice sales, a strong understanding of USDA Child Nutrition Programs, and excellent relationship-building skills. Responsibilities include managing bid submissions and collaborating with manufacturers on business planning. The role requires regional and national travel as needed.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in K‑12 foodservice sales (broker or manufacturer preferred).
Strong understanding of USDA Child Nutrition Programs and school bid processes.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities
Lead K‑12 sales strategy to drive growth for manufacturer partners.
Build and maintain strong relationships with School Nutrition Directors and state agencies.
Manage bid submissions, pricing, forecasting, and product placement in school districts.
Skills
Sales strategy development
Relationship building
Communication
Data-driven decision making
Tools
CRM systems
Job description
A leading foodservice marketing company is seeking a K‑12 Sales Director to lead growth, strengthen manufacturer partnerships, and expand relationships across the K‑12 foodservice channel. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in K‑12 foodservice sales, a strong understanding of USDA Child Nutrition Programs, and excellent relationship-building skills. Responsibilities include managing bid submissions and collaborating with manufacturers on business planning. The role requires regional and national travel as needed.