Sales Manager (Western Territory USA)

IRCA Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IRCA Group is seeking an experienced Sales Manager for the Western territory of the United States. The candidate will focus on promoting gourmet products to regional distribution partners while ensuring compliance with company policies. This position requires the ability to travel extensively and manage current customer accounts.

Benefits

Annual bonus related to sales performance

Car allowance

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years sales experience, ideally some experience working for a food distributor.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% around the Western Regions of the US.
• Demonstrate an assertive attitude with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
• Prepare regular sales reports showing volume, potential sales and areas of proposed growth.
• Develop and implement new product launch programs working closely with the product development team.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or sales

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Sales Manager (Western Territory USA)

A good food story is built on layers—inside, where quality and performance excel, and outside, where artistry shines. Through IRCA Group’s diverse capabilities, premium ingredients, and innovative solutions, they empower chefs and the food industry to create without limits, making the extraordinary simple at every step.

IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredient production, specializing in

chocolates, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and chocolate and sugar decorations. Its brands include: IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin, Domori and Graffiti Sprinkles, each with its own unique history, specialties and positioning in the market.

With over 100 years of Italian heritage, IRCA operates 21 production facilities across Europe,

the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. With more than 2,000 employees globally, IRCA Group continues its focus on expansion via acquisition and organic growth. With strong support from Advent, the private equity firm that acquired IRCA in 2022, IRCA Americas is expanding its footprint with new and increased domestic capabilities, particularly in chocolate, fillings, and decorations. In the US, IRCA Group has offices and manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. In 2023 IRCA Group had a combined revenue of €1 billion.

We are seeking a experienced Sales Manager to grow and develop the Western territory of the United States. The ideal candidate will be home based in or near states such as California, Arizona and or Nevada. The focus will be to promote our gourmet line of products to regional distribution partners. Must be able to travel and meet with distribution partners who are based in the Western regions of the US. Additionally, the Sales Manager would focus on developing and implementing sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with current and new customers. It is also important for the candidate to ensure that all sales activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, safety regulations, and BRC standards. This would involve staying up-to-date with relevant regulations and industry standards and ensuring that all sales activities are compliant. The Sale Manager will also inherit a list of current customers and will manage the accounts accordantly. To learn more about our existing products, visit our website here https://americas.ircagroup.com/en

Sales Manager (Western Territory USA)

A good food story is built on layers—inside, where quality and performance excel, and outside, where artistry shines. Through IRCA Group’s diverse capabilities, premium ingredients, and innovative solutions, they empower chefs and the food industry to create without limits, making the extraordinary simple at every step.

IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredient production, specializing in

chocolates, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and chocolate and sugar decorations. Its brands include: IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin, Domori and Graffiti Sprinkles, each with its own unique history, specialties and positioning in the market.

With over 100 years of Italian heritage, IRCA operates 21 production facilities across Europe,

the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. With more than 2,000 employees globally, IRCA Group continues its focus on expansion via acquisition and organic growth. With strong support from Advent, the private equity firm that acquired IRCA in 2022, IRCA Americas is expanding its footprint with new and increased domestic capabilities, particularly in chocolate, fillings, and decorations. In the US, IRCA Group has offices and manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. In 2023 IRCA Group had a combined revenue of €1 billion.

We are seeking a experienced Sales Manager to grow and develop the Western territory of the United States. The ideal candidate will be home based in or near states such as California, Arizona and or Nevada. The focus will be to promote our gourmet line of products to regional distribution partners. Must be able to travel and meet with distribution partners who are based in the Western regions of the US. Additionally, the Sales Manager would focus on developing and implementing sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with current and new customers. It is also important for the candidate to ensure that all sales activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, safety regulations, and BRC standards. This would involve staying up-to-date with relevant regulations and industry standards and ensuring that all sales activities are compliant. The Sale Manager will also inherit a list of current customers and will manage the accounts accordantly. To learn more about our existing products, visit our website here https://americas.ircagroup.com/en

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners such as distributors, retailers, and foodservice operators, to drive sales
• Act as liaison between sales department and other departments such as marketing, production, and finance, to ensure that sales activities are aligned with overall company goals
• Prepare regular sales reports showing volume, potential sales and areas of proposed growth: This would involve analyzing sales data and preparing reports to provide insights into sales performance and identify areas for growth
• Plan annual sales budget for the sales team that aligns with overall company goals and objectives
• Develop and implement new product launch programs working closely with the product development team
• Prepare regular presentations to customers highlighting new/innovative concepts
• Keep up-to-date with current industry trends and maintaining awareness of new products and ideas
• Attend industry trade shows several times annually.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5+ years sales experience, ideally some experience either working for a food Distributer or selling directly to a Distributer
• Experience with gourmet snacking or bakery ingredient sales
• Possess the ability to lead customer sales meetings, creatively solve problems, and forecast inventory needs
• Keep up to date with current industry trends and maintain awareness of new products and ideas
• Ability to work flexible schedule with large amount of travel, if necessary
• Demonstrate an assertive attitude with a positive approach and outlook
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills in all interactions with customers, staff and company management
• Should be independent with a balanced team spirit
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in business administration, sales, or a related field, or four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be willing travel approximately 50%around the the Western Regions of the US.
  

Why Join Us:
Top pay is up to $120k base salary plus annual bonus related to sales performance, car allowance also offered.
Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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