NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, U.S. Remote

Job Description: (Sorry, this position was filled!)

 

If you're a US-based Salesperson with many years of experience representing specialty food brands, we would love to hear from you. Our client, a leading specialty food brand with national distribution, has an exciting remote opportunity for a skilled sales professional with a solid track record.

 

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for

• expanding the brand's nationwide coverage with additional placements to existing accounts

• opening distribution to strategic new key retailers

• regular travel (20-25% estimate) to B2B events, client/retail locations, and occasional team meetings

• daily interaction with a remote team of active owners, marketers, and customers

• building relationships with retail buyers and other decision makers

• implementing annual account planning process including promotion schedules, forecasts, category reviews, in-store marketing support, etc.

 

Qualifications: Potential candidates will have

• four or more years in various Sales roles, successfully representing specialty food brands - bonus to those with experience in artisan cheese, jam, or charcuterie

• experience working with multidisciplinary teams to develop B2B sales plans capable of growing specialty food brands’ distribution

• the ability to work remotely, independently and collaboratively

• a substantial rolodex of national connections across the various regions, allowing them to connect with decision-makers and immediately hit the ground running

• demonstrated understanding of buyer behavior, drivers, category management, etc.

• tech savvy with working knowledge of common CRMs, proficient in excel and other database programs

• the ability to make data-driven decisions and be able to implement weekly reporting protocols for key business metrics, and be able to present data in a meaningful way to others

• a positive attitude; self-starter and top performer

 

Travel Note: This is a remote position for someone based in the U.S. with some travel including

• up to four Trade Show/Distributor Show events per year

• up to six additional travel dates to meet with key retail accounts/distributors/brokers

 

Compensation: The perfect candidate will earn

• between $75K-$100K+ base salary (DOE)

• bonus tied to performance metrics

• health care reimbursement

 

The Process: If this sounds like you, please (sorry, this role has been filled)

a) a current resume that highlights relevant experience

b) top candidates will be contacted and asked for a short cover letter, giving you the opportunity to introduce yourself to the hiring team.

 

Applications without cover letters won’t be considered. Sales Manager interviews begin in early March. The chosen candidate will be expected to begin within 30 days of being hired. Thank you for your time, I look forward to hearing from you!

 

EOE: The hiring company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, treating all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.