Regional Sales Manager, Retail Sales

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities throughout the Midwest region.

• Establish and nurture relationships with distributors, retailers, and key clients.

• Implement regional sales strategies to meet revenue, volume, and distribution objectives.

• Seek out new accounts and build a pipeline of qualified sales prospects.

• Showcase Izzio Artisan Bakery products and convey their benefits effectively.

• Monitor sales metrics and discover opportunities to enhance market share.

• Assist with onboarding accounts, product launches, promotions, and the introduction of new products.

• Conduct customer visits, sales presentations, and business evaluations.

• Address customer service or product-related concerns through internal collaboration.

• Develop and oversee a strategic territory plan for assigned Midwest markets.

• Track sales activities, pipeline growth, account performance, and competitive landscape.

• Provide updates, forecasts, and reports to sales management.

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, customer service, and operations teams.

• Relay market feedback, customer trends, and competitive insights to leadership.

• Support promotional initiatives and programs to enhance product visibility and sales.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in regional/territory sales, account management, business development, or customer-facing roles preferred.

• Prior experience in commercial food manufacturing with a focus on retail is mandatory.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to forge relationships and confidently present products.

• Proven initiative, organizational skills, accountability, and eagerness to learn.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously in a field-based sales environment.

• Comfort with sales reports, forecasts, customer data, and CRM tools.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

• Willingness to travel extensively (75%+) within the designated Midwest territory.

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company travel requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salaries aligned with experience.

• Potential bonus program and additional recognitions based on the role.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• 401(k) plan with a company match.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Long-term disability benefits.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Flexible scheduling where feasible.

• Ongoing training opportunities.

• Professional development prospects.

• Clear pathways for career advancement.

• Weekly take-home bread.

• Occasional team meals.

• First access to innovative products.

• Coffee provided at the office.

• Employee Portal Recognition & Rewards opportunities.