Northeast Regional Sales Leader - Grocery Growth

Dole Food Company; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dole Packaged Foods is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead sales efforts across the Northeast region, remotely from the United States. The role focuses on driving revenue growth, improving distribution, and meeting profitability targets through strong broker partnerships and strategic planning.

You will leverage syndicated data, market insights, and customer relationships to maximize market share, price strategy, and promotional effectiveness, while coordinating cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of direct selling experience in consumer-packaged goods (food specific).
• Broker management experience.
• Strong computer skills, includes Syndicated Data, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Self-starter who proactively identifies business risks & opportunities with the ability to understand financials & the P&L.
• Detail-oriented. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage processes effectively.
• Understanding and ability to analyze data, develop fact-based recommendations, and create & deliver strong presentations across functions & levels, internally and externally.
• Experience with forecasting software and trade funds management systems
• Comfortable public speaking, delivering effective customer presentations & negotiating.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Sales Controllables: develop, track, and manage broker team; lead region in strategy development and insights.
• Develop Customers: build relationships with region customers and understand business opportunities.
• Be a Leader within the Company: communicate trends, foster integrity, drive process improvements.
• Achieve Sales Objectives: manage assortment and promotions; forecast changes and maintain trade spend within budget.
• Pricing: manage pricing strategies vs objectives and adjust as needed.
• Shelving: coordinate Line Review processes and cross-functional needs within timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broker management

Syndicated Data

Excel

PowerPoint

Forecasting software

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Syndicated Data

Job description

Overview

Purpose:

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for leveraging brand strategies to develop Dole Packaged Foods’ business in the region’s customer base to deliver sales revenue growth, distribution and innovation targets, category share, profitability, and supply chain goals. This person proudly represents the Dole brand with the customer, enhancing the Dole brand through appropriate distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional activities.

This role encompasses a broad range of account responsibilities, primarily focused on regional grocery retailers and distributors in the Northeast.

This role is based remotely, preferably in a Northeast state, but consideration will also be given to the following eligible locations: AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, WI.

Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities:

• Deliver Sales Controllables
  • Develop, track, and manage broker team.
  • Lead region and broker efforts in strategy development, sales calls, developing presentations and insights from syndicated data.
  • Use data, information systems, and metrics around financial, brand, and shopper trends to maximize market share, sales, and profits.
  • Combine POS data with marketing and insight data to create compelling and comprehensive selling stories.
  • Meet or exceed company growth objectives while managing to trade budget and optimize effectiveness through ROI analysis.
• Develop Customers
  • Establish and develop collaborative relationships with region customers personnel via excellent customer service and understanding key business development opportunities.
  • Understand customer timeliness and requirements and proactively and constructively work these back through the appropriate corporate function.
• Be a Leader within the Company
  • Create your own long term and short-term strategies that foster sustainable competitive advantages and growth while mitigating risks.
  • Communicates customer trends and needs across the organization.
  • Demonstrate passion, perseverance, and integrity.
  • Consistently contribute input to improve processes and results.
• Achieve Sales Objectives
  • Assortment
    • Develop and execute new item presentations to increase distribution of new and established SKU’s.
    • Forecast all distribution changes and external impacts that will affect shipments.
  • Promotion
    • Plan and implement promotional plans.
    • Ensure accurate monthly forecast for promotional and base volumes.
    • Ownership and accountability for maintaining all trade spending within budgeted accrual rates given and properly planned and reconciled each period.
  • Pricing: Pricing management vs. objectives, which includes selling in price changes
  • Shelving: Own the Line Review process and coordinate cross-functional needs while adhering to customer timelines (Line Review, Commitments, Samples, Item Setup, Orders, Tracking/Analysis)
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:

• 4-7 years of direct selling experience in consumer-packaged goods (food specific). Experience with Northeast distributors and retailers is preferred.
• Broker management experience.
• Strong computer skills, includes Syndicated Data, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Self-starter who proactively identifies business risks & opportunities with the ability to understand financials & the P&L
• Detail-oriented. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage processes effectively.
• Understanding and ability to analyze data, develop fact-based recommendations, and create & deliver strong presentations across functions & levels, internally and externally.
• Experience with forecasting software and trade funds management systems
• Comfortable public speaking, delivering effective customer presentations & negotiating.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Committed to fostering inclusive environments that support employee development and well-being
• Sets clear expectations, encourages innovation, and drives continuous improvement
• Models and coaches towards transparency and integrity in decision-making
• Effectively facilitates cross-team communication and teamwork

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.

Travel Requirements:

• 15-30% travel is expected and required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

FOR JOBS BASED IN PREMIUM LOCATION:

Hiring Pay Scale: $135,000 to $155,000

FOR JOBS BASED OUTSIDE OF PREMIUM LOCATION:

Hiring Pay Scale: $125,000 to $145,000

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.