Remote Regional Sales Leader - Foodservice & Seafood

High Liner Foods USA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

High Liner Foods USA is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for a remote role covering Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. You will drive growth in foodservice sales by working with distributors and regional operators, while managing budgets and broker networks.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in foodservice sales, strong forecasting abilities, and proven relationship-building skills. Travel up to 50% is expected during peak seasons and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-10 years of foodservice sales, broker network, distribution sales, or chef experience; seafood experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of foodservice sales principles.
• Strategic, analytical, and independent decision-maker able to execute tactical plans.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and driven, with excellent follow-up skills.
• Proven ability to win new business, build customer pipelines, and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Strong forecasting and demand planning skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, Power BI, Technomic, and Datassential.
• Able to travel up to 50% during peak Lenten season.

Responsibilities

• This role manages broker and distributor relationships to drive growth.
• Develops regional operator accounts and expands new business opportunities.
• Grow sales through foodservice distribution houses and regional operators.
• Attends food shows, conducts broker training, product cuttings, and business reviews.
• Communicates sales forecasts and manages sales-related expenses.

Skills

Foodservice sales

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Power BI

Technomic

Datassential

Job description

High Liner Foods USA is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for a remote role covering Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. You will drive growth in foodservice sales by working with distributors and regional operators, while managing budgets and broker networks.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in foodservice sales, strong forecasting abilities, and proven relationship-building skills. Travel up to 50% is expected during peak seasons and opportunities for professional growth are provided.