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Regional Sales Manager (RSM) – Northeast

Dole Packaged Foods, the largest packaged and frozen fruit manufacturer in the USA, is seeking a highly motivated Regional Sales Manager (RSM) – Northeast to strategically drive Foodservice business development, sales execution, and brokermanagement across the Northeast region.

This role is home office based and must be located in one of the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Rhode Island.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading development of assigned region business (Northeast USA) – driving strategic growth initiatives and revenue expansion for the Northeast region.
• Owning creation and execution of regional sales plans – developing and implementing annual sales strategies, including forecasted volume growth, product distribution, and revenue targets.
• Providing leadership for brokers in designated channels and regions, conducting performance reviews and strategy planning sessions.
• Utilizing market knowledge to identify and cultivate new business opportunities through prospecting, leads, and referrals.
• Ensuring that all consumer promotions and programs negotiated at the national level are successfully executed at the local level.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key executive decision-makers at target accounts.
• Overseeing planning and execution for new business opportunities, driving contract negotiations and long-term partnerships.
• Ensuring seamless execution of existing agreements, including renewals and customer expansion efforts.
• Using restaurant research and market trends to work with Category Marketing, Sales Strategy, Innovation, and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) teams to create data-driven solutions.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of Dole's portfolio, market trends, and competitor landscape.
• Managing rebates, allowances, deductions, and receivables, while supporting customer service and order fulfillment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• 5-7 years foodservice sales experience.
• Demonstrate deep segment expertise in K12, Chain Accounts, C&U, Health Care & B&I.
• Deep knowledge of the Northeast US and foodservice market – experience with distributors, brokers, and key industry players.
• Proven sales hunter – a proactive and driven sales professional with a track record of success.
• Understanding and demonstrated use of data management systems.
• CPG experience strongly preferred.
• Self-starter & Team Player – able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership & negotiation skills – experience managing broker relationships and executing strategic sales plans.
• Strong presentation and communication skills

What you'll need to succeed includes:

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Committed to fostering inclusive environments that support employee development and well-being
• Sets clear expectations, encourages innovation, and drives continuous improvement
• Models and coaches towards transparency and integrity in decision-making
• Effectively facilitates cross-team communication and teamwork

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 40-50%