Director of Food Service Sales - Western Region

Our Client is an International Italian gourmet food company with a solid presence in the US, a truly international ambassador for the Italian taste with 170 years of history.

The Role

We are now seeking for a Director of Food Service Sales - Western Region to join the team!

• You will direct development strategies focusing on revenue growth of restaurants, distributors, retailers and manufacturers.
• Build revenues and groomed relationships with brokers, distributors, retailers (e.g. Costco, Whole Foods, The French Laundry, B & B group, Bi-Rite, Italfoods, LA & SF Specialty).
• Represent the company at every national and international food show (e.g. Winter & Summer Fancy Food Show, IDDBA, Natural Products Expo, CIBUS Parma - Italy, TUTTO-FOOD Milan - Italy)
• Serve as Brand Ambassador and established respected report with world renown chefs and industry leaders.
• Hire, manage and motivate the team of highly specialized account managers and sales force.
• Design marketing strategies, collaborate on sales materials and participate in outreach (brochures, POS promotional cards, social media, radio and videos).

Location: This is a remote role located in the West. We are seeking candidates along the West Coast or Nevada / Oregon / Texas.

What We Are Looking For:

• 10+ years of sales experience
• 5+ years of experience in the food industry; particularly selling into retailers, restaurants, distributors and manufacturers.
• Proven leadership capabilities
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Culinary Arts Degree
• Organized, detail-oriented with strong written/presentation skills
• General understanding of a P&L and forecasting abilities