Foodservice Sales Account Manager, New England Region

About Clemens Food Group LLC Founded in 1895, Clemens Food Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned vertically coordinated pork production operation, with sister organizations that include feed milling, farming, processing, transportation, and logistics. As the fifth largest fresh pork processing company in the U.S., Clemens Food Group focuses on supplying the highest quality products to our partners via a responsive and sustainable system, while also providing advanced solutions that simplify our partners’ operations. Founded on the family values of ethics, integrity and stewardship, Clemens Food Group is deeply committed to animal care, our team members and the communities in which we operate. For more information, visit https://clemensfoodgroup.com.

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clemensfoodgroup.com

5,001-10,000 employees

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Hatfield, Pennsylvania

1895

Privately Held

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• Location: Upstate New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
• Territory: Upstate New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
• Are you a dynamic, results-driven sales professional with a passion for the foodservice industry? We are seeking a Foodservice Sales Account Manager, New England Region to join our team and help grow our business in the foodservice channel across a multi-state territory.
• Are you a dynamic, results-driven sales professional with a passion for the foodservice industry and bias for action? We are seeking a Foodservice Regional Sales Manager for the New England Region to join our team and help grow our business across a multi-state territory.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute sales strategies through targeted efforts, marketing plans, innovation launches, and promotional activities.
• Broker Management: Proactive evaluation and management of broker partners across the region aimed at exceeding expectations.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a new customer funnel, moving leads through the sales pipeline using a CRM system.
• Market Growth: Expand distribution partnerships and drive market penetration within the assigned territory.
• DSR Development: Deliver best-in-class training on pork category products, focusing on national and private-label brands through sales meetings, work-withs, and product cuttings. Evaluate techniques and methods of delivery to suit the needs of today’s distributor sales representatives (DSRs).
• Relationship Building: Build direct, meaningful relationships with internal and external decision-makers at all levels.
• Lead Generation: Utilize a hunter mentality to identify opportunities, network, and build strong industry relationships. Leverage tools and technology to anticipate evolving market shifts and customer demands.
• Collaboration: Partner with internal teams - marketing, pricing, insights, culinary, and operations - to develop programs that enhance customer relationships.
• Event Participation: Organize and attend food shows, customer meetings, and other events to drive sales opportunities.
• Administrative Duties: Report forecasting, manage CRM data, and handle travel and expenses efficiently.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• 5+ years of foodservice sales or distribution experience (preferred).
• Experience in protein sales is a plus but not required.
• Proven track record of initiating and closing new business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong multitasking, team collaboration, and service-oriented mindset.
• Bias for action with a can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Culinary experience is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel extensively (80%, including overnight).

• We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment where your growth and success are priorities.
• Compensation: Competitive base salary.
• Benefits: 401k matching, dental, vision, and medical insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement program.
• If you’re ready to leverage your foodservice expertise to tackle high-level opportunities and drive growth across a diverse territory, we’d love to hear from you!
• The expected pay range for this position is $120,000–$130,000 annually. This range represents the compensation Clemens Food Group reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.
• This position is also eligible for bonus as applicable.
• Clemens Food Group offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible team members, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings benefits; paid time off and holidays; and other company-sponsored benefits. Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on position, location, and other applicable requirements.