Regional Sales Leader – K-12 Foodservice Growth

Tasty Brands; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasty Brands is seeking multiple Regional Sales Managers to lead sales in designated regions (Southeast & North Central) from Jericho, NY. You will work with existing customers and build relationships with school food service directors and K12 distributor coordinators to drive sales growth.

The role requires a proven self-starter with strong communication and relationship-building skills, plus 5+ years in food sales. 75% travel is expected across school foodservice markets and events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years food sales / food service experience.
• K12 experience highly preferred.
• Proven self-starter and results-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 75% Travel Required – 30+ weeks per year: 2-3 days per week

Responsibilities

• Execute a sales strategy to achieve and exceed annual sales goals.
• Establish positive working relationships with customers, brokers and K12 distributor coordinators to become a trusted point of contact.
• Communicate with customers clearly, frequently, and professionally to ensure high retention.
• Identify and nurture new opportunities to present Tasty Brands products to the K-12 School Foodservice Market.
• Demonstrate the quality of the Tasty Brands product portfolio to offer solutions to customers either on site or at food shows.
• Provide customized solutions to long-term customers demonstrating convenience and value.
• Manage local brokers and ensure that our products are always top of mind.
• Support and work at K12 industry food events.
• Leverage key sale metrics and internally provided data to drive customer solutions.

Skills

Food sales

K-12 experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Self-starter

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tasty Brands is seeking multiple Regional Sales Managers to lead sales in designated regions (Southeast & North Central) from Jericho, NY. You will work with existing customers and build relationships with school food service directors and K12 distributor coordinators to drive sales growth.

The role requires a proven self-starter with strong communication and relationship-building skills, plus 5+ years in food sales. 75% travel is expected across school foodservice markets and events.