Regional Sales Manager- Food Service

TheRegional Sales Manageris responsible for achieving assigned sales volume and profitability targets within a defined multi-state territory. This role involves coordinating sales programs executing marketing promotions and events and leading broker and distributor team engagement through training and business reviews. The position requires managing and strengthening relationships with brokers direct distributors and foodservice operators. Territory Coverage: Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Washington D.C. West Virginia and Virginia

Education:

BS/BA degree

Experience / Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years of Foodservice experience. Working knowledge of Foodservice broadline and regional account business. Demonstrated success and working understanding of Branded and Private label programs. Experience working food shows facilitating product cuttings developing and managing growth programs. Understanding of category management and supply chain perspectives. Proven success managing broker networks. Proven experience translating market data and trends to support sales presentations. Ability to independently prepare and present category reviews and new items to category management. Financial acumen and entrepreneurial perspective. Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as with a Team.

Skills / Abilities

Must be relationship-driven with strong interpersonal analytical and presentation skills. Must be willing to travel approximately 50% of the time. Highly proficient with Excel PowerPoint Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Physical Demands

Significant travel is required approximately (50%). Good physical and mental health sound judgment high moral standards and a sincere desire to work with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Represent the company and its plans policies and ethics while maximizing sales and profits.
2. Build a sales strategy and develop tactical plans to execute and achieve budgeted sales goals.

and manage sales budgets.

Marketing in planning and execution of company goals.

5. Establish and nurture relationships which motivate brokers and direct customers to strengthen our brand and private label business.

6. Educate and train brokers to effectively operate company software to present new items and develop individual customer action plans.

7. Manage account-specific forecasts and product mix to maximize customer profitability.
8. Conduct periodic broker and customer business reviews to maximize growth and profits while staying within budgets.
9. Analyze monitor and report changes in the marketplace (customer broker products and competition).

10. Develop opportunities in the alternate channels of business (C-Store Mass etc.)

11. Develop and manage international market opportunities while overseeing the Export Business Unit.

12. Manage customer trade spend activity marketing monies deductions etc.

13. Food Safety is the responsibility of every employee. Any issues should be brought to the immediate attention of area supervisor or manager.

Working Conditions:

Physical Environment: Varies per location.

Manual Dexterity:Walks sits and stands intermittently during the workday.

Audible / Visual Demands:Good auditory and visual abilities as oversight of the program and maintenance of a safe environment are critical. Must be able to tolerate frequent interruptions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the manager of this position.