Strategic Sales Manager - Revenue Growth Lead

LHH Recruitment Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in New York is seeking a driven Sales Manager to lead sales initiatives and drive revenue growth across retail, club, and foodservice channels. This role develops and executes strategic sales plans and manages a high-performing team.

You will build and maintain key customer relationships, negotiate contracts, and guide market expansion with cross-functional partners. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and a proven track record are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive sales experience including leadership.
• Experience in food, CPG, grocery, or related industries preferred.
• Proven success managing national/regional accounts and revenue growth.
• Experience leading and developing sales teams and broker relationships.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/sales reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and budgeting capabilities.
• Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and long-term sales plans to achieve revenue and market share objectives.
• Identify opportunities within retail, club, foodservice, and emerging channels.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to inform sales strategies.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation and account management.
• Drive growth through national, regional, and local account development.
• Develop strategies to maximize product placement and distribution opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with buyers, category managers, distributors, and key decision-makers.
• Negotiate pricing, promotions, and merchandising programs to support business objectives.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and account retention.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a sales team and external broker network.
• Establish performance metrics, budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions; use data analytics for decisions.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, supply chain, and leadership on strategy.

Skills

Strategic sales planning

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Sales leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in New York is seeking a driven Sales Manager to lead sales initiatives and drive revenue growth across retail, club, and foodservice channels. This role develops and executes strategic sales plans and manages a high-performing team.

You will build and maintain key customer relationships, negotiate contracts, and guide market expansion with cross-functional partners. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and a proven track record are essential for success.