Foodservice Sales

Job Description: Foodservice Sales Manager Role Overview Own and grow foodservice revenue across institutional, hospitality, and multi-unit dining accounts. Responsible for prospecting, closing, and expanding relationships with distributors, operators, and contract feeders. Key Responsibilities Build and manage a pipeline of foodservice operators, distributors, and contract feeders Close new accounts and drive repeat purchase orders Lead sales conversations from initial outreach through menu placement and rollout Coordinate product demos, tastings, and pilots with culinary and ops teams Negotiate pricing, volumes, and commercial terms within approved guidelines Forecast revenue accurately and report pipeline status Maintain relationships with distributor reps and regional sales partners Support menu optimization, LTOs, and account expansions Represent the brand at industry events, tastings, and trade shows Target Accounts Contract foodservice (e.g., education, healthcare, corporate dining) Hotels, resorts, and hospitality groups Multi-unit restaurants and chains Regional and national foodservice distributors Qualifications 5+ years foodservice sales experience Proven track record closing B2B food or CPG deals Strong understanding of distributor-driven sales models Comfortable selling into chefs, procurement, and operations Experience with menu placement and volume-based selling CRM proficiency (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) Willingness to travel as needed Preferred Experience Protein or value-added food products Institutional or contract foodservice selling Broker and distributor management Startup or fast paced high-growth environment Compensation Base salary + commission Performance-based incentives Equity depending on performance Compensation The base pay range for this role is $70,000 – $110,000 per year.