Sales Manager

Alpha Executive Search; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alpha Executive Search seeks a Hybrid Sales Manager for Foodservice and value-added protein markets. Located in Sandusky, OH, relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate.

The role requires deep pork industry knowledge, proven ability to grow regional sales, and strong relationship-building with customers, distributors, and broker networks.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of Foodservice sales and regional key account experience.
• Direct raw pork sales experience is REQUIRED.
• 3+ years of sales leadership experience.
• Strong business acumen, financial management, sales, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Project management and strategic planning experience.
• Experience in deli and/or value-added protein categories preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, distribution, and profitability objectives within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, distributors, and broker partners.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while growing existing accounts.
• Execute sales strategies, pricing programs, promotions, and new product launches.
• Conduct customer presentations, sales calls, and business reviews.
• Utilize market data and insights to drive growth and increase market share.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Skills

Foodservice sales

Distributor management

Regional key account management

Sales leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Pork industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hybrid Sales Manager | Foodservice & Value-Added Protein

****This role is located in Sandusky, OH and offers relocation assistance for the right individual.

We are seeking a driven Hybrid Sales Manager to grow regional sales, expand market share, and drive revenue within the Foodservice and value-added protein markets. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder with a proven track record of developing new business, growing existing accounts, and delivering results.

Direct raw pork sales experience is required. Success in this role requires deep protein industry knowledge, strong sales and negotiation skills, and the ability to partner effectively with customers, distributors, and broker networks to execute strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, distribution, and profitability objectives within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, distributors, and broker partners.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while growing existing accounts.
• Execute sales strategies, pricing programs, promotions, and new product launches.
• Conduct customer presentations, sales calls, and business reviews.
• Utilize market data and insights to drive growth and increase market share.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7+ years of Foodservice sales, distributor management, and regional key account experience with branded value-added products.
• Direct raw pork sales experience and extensive knowledge of the raw pork industry are REQUIRED. Candidates must have a proven track record selling raw pork products and an established understanding of the pork market.
• 3+ years of sales leadership experience with a proven ability to influence results.
• Strong business acumen, financial management, sales, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Project management and strategic planning experience required.
• Experience in deli and/or value-added protein categories preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business. You'll have the autonomy to grow your territory, build long-term customer partnerships, and help shape the company's continued success.

If you're a motivated sales leader with deep raw pork expertise and a passion for growing business, we'd love to connect with you!

This role is located in Sandusky, OH and offers relocation assistance for the right individual.