Are you a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives on winning new business and growing accounts in the food industry?
Newly Weds Foods is looking for a passionate and results-oriented Regional Sales Manager for the New Jersey/Metro New York territory to drive growth across our portfolio of coatings, seasonings, and sauces. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by building strong partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and helping customers bring innovative food products to market.
This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented professional who enjoys building partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and bringing innovative food solutions to market.
This role is Hybrid "home" office and in the field. Travel Required: 40-60%.
What You'll Do
Drive new business by identifying and pursuing opportunities with prospective accounts, including delivering presentations, leading business reviews, and responding to RFPs
Strengthen relationships with existing customers through regular sales calls, product promotions, and proactive account management
Collaborate with customers to introduce new products, monitor inventory needs, and resolve any challenges quickly and effectively
Negotiate pricing, manage contracts, and ensure mutually beneficial agreements
Represent Newly Weds Foods at major industry trade shows and conventions
Travel approximately 40-60% to support customer engagement and business growth
Contribute to special projects and initiatives as needed
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of sales experience, preferably in food ingredients or food manufacturing
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Analytical mindset with strong organizational abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general business applications
Work Environment
Hybrid of office-based and field sales environment
Exposure to food production settings, including occasional loud environments and strong food ingredient aromas (including spices)
Fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction
Why Join Newly Weds Foods?
Established, stable company with a long history and strong industry reputation
Long-tenured team members who reflect our supportive and collaborative culture
Opportunity to own and grow your territory with real impact on business success
Exposure to innovative food solutions and a diverse product portfolio
Collaborative environment with cross-functional support
Career growth opportunities within a global organization
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Jersey, NJ
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Growthunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Field Salesunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Promotional Programsunmatched
Regional Salesunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Revenue Growthunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Trade Showsunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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