VP, Retail Sales - Premium Sous Vide Growth Leader

Cuisine Solutions; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuisine Solutions in Sterling, VA seeks a Vice President of Retail Sales to lead national retail growth for premium sous vide products. You will build distribution across grocery, mass, and club channels, and align with Marketing, Culinary, and Operations to forecast demand and drive profitability.

The role requires 10+ years in retail food sales leadership, MBA preferred, and strong negotiating ability with major partners like Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco, and Target.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience in food manufacturing with a focus on retail channels.
• Experience with premium, refrigerated, or prepared foods; sous vide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national retail sales strategy focused on sous vide product lines.
• Build and lead a high-performing sales team including regional directors and account managers.
• Cultivate relationships with key retail partners (e.g., Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco, Target).
• Lead customer negotiations, trade spend management, and joint business planning.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Culinary teams to align product innovation with retailer needs.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to forecast demand and ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor market trends and represent the brand at trade shows and industry events.

Skills

Retail sales leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Team leadership

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Cuisine Solutions in Sterling, VA seeks a Vice President of Retail Sales to lead national retail growth for premium sous vide products. You will build distribution across grocery, mass, and club channels, and align with Marketing, Culinary, and Operations to forecast demand and drive profitability.

The role requires 10+ years in retail food sales leadership, MBA preferred, and strong negotiating ability with major partners like Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco, and Target.