Sales Director Private Label Pizza & Desserts

At CJ Schwans we dont just make food we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria to families enjoying pie during the holidays our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron bibigo Tonys Big Daddys Freschetta Pagoda Edwards and Mrs. Smiths. Enjoyed in homes schools restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat our products reflect a commitment to quality innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

We are seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead private label national customer strategies that drive profitable sales growth strengthen customer partnerships and deliver business objectives. This role provides strategic sales leadership while partnering across the organization to identify opportunities develop solutions and drive successful execution.

The ideal candidate is a strategic results-oriented leader who builds strong customer relationships leads through influence and develops high-performing teams.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans that drive revenue profitability and sustainable customer growth.
• Lead key customer relationships and serve as a strategic partner to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify market customer and competitive opportunities and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives innovations and customer priorities.
• Establish clear goals and performance measures and communicate business results opportunities and risks to senior leadership.
• Drive innovative solutions and change initiatives that improve business and customer performance.
• Lead coach and develop sales talent to build a high-performing accountable team.

What We Look For:

• Bachelors degree (MBA preferred) with 10 years of experience in customer marketing commercialization category management product management or a related commercial role.
• Experience managing product portfolios or leading commercialization initiatives ideally within the private label space
• Strong understanding of product strategy and development category insights customer development and commercial execution.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead initiatives across Sales Marketing R&D Supply Chain Operations and Quality.
• Strong analytical financial communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to translate insights into business results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational chang
• Experience leading coaching and developing teams

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $120000 to $200000 annually with eligibility for a 30% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance and car allowance. The range reflects factors such as experience skills education certifications and location and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being including comprehensive health benefits time off programs and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwans and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion gender age disability veteran status national origin or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application please email .