Regional Sales Manager - Foodservice Sales

Regional Sales Manager – Foodservice Sales PURPOSE - Generate profitable sales by selling solutions that meet the customer’s needs. Prepare, present and own the bottom-up sales planning process for assigned territory. Build effective proposals, based on customer needs, consumer insights and the customer’s decision criteria. Build strategic relationships with decision makers in assigned accounts. Gain “commitment to buy” from customers. Take accountability for delivering against sales quotas. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES – Work closely with the Broker sales organization to identify opportunities for growth in their territory. Train the Broker sales organization to improve their product knowledge. Major focus on Regional Chains and Key Operators to drive growth through the distributors. Identify major K-12 schools to revise their product specifications to mirror our products. Identify major College and Universities that are focused on sustainability, to guide them on the value of StarKist. Work closely with StarKist Marketing to develop the tools necessary for success. Geographical area of coverage will be the Northeast and Midwest areas of the United States. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES - Bachelor’s Degree required. A minimum of 7 - 10 years of sales experience required with a demonstration of territory management resulting in profitable volume, customer penetration, attainment of new customers and growth. Valid driver’s license required. Experience in restaurant, culinary, and/or distributor industry preferred. Command of business acumen and strong business intuition demonstrated by discernment that not every sales opportunity is equal and a track record of securing profitable volume and walking away from less profitable deals. Strong analytical skills demonstrated by previous experience utilizing systems for tracking and recording sales, effective business planning and data-driven strategy for maintaining current and securing new customers. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, demonstrated by effective presentation, influence, and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders. Overnight Travel is required, and the amount varies by region. If you have a disability and cannot apply online, please mail your resume and cover letter to: StarKist Co. 1875 Explorer Street, 10 th Floor Reston, VA 20190 ATTN: Human Resources Please note: This option is for individuals with disabilities only. StarKist Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. EOE/AA/Vet/Disability