The Sr. Sales Director - Food Service is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and leading high-performing sales team across North America markets. This role oversees strategic account management, distributor relationships, and sales execution, while operating within a matrix organization. The position carries full accountability for achieving national sales targets and developing long-term growth strategies within the food service sector.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
Develop and execute national sales strategies across food service channels, including broadline distribution, QSR, and hospitality.
Drive revenue growth and market share expansion across North America markets.
Identify new business opportunities and expand the client base within the food service sector.
Sales Execution & Performance
Achieve and exceed national and regional sales targets.
Establish sales forecasts, budgets, and P&L objectives.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including revenue, margin, and ROI.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop high-performing sales team.
Manage brokers, distributors, and regional sales leaders.
Key Account & Relationship Management
Build and maintain strategic relationships with major distributors and key accounts.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotional agreements.
Operational Excellence
Oversee and develop detailed reporting processes.
Ensure adherence to policies and compliance standards.
Global Collaboration
Align stakeholders across a matrix organization.
Support national sales planning and execution.
Numbers & Facts
Location
NY
Skills
Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
Brokerageunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Distribution Channelunmatched
Food Servicesunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Market Shareunmatched
Matrix Managementunmatched
Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
National Salesunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Quality System Requirements (QSR)unmatched
Regional Salesunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Relationship Managementunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
Revenue Growthunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Forecastingunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Sales Strategyunmatched
Sales Supportunmatched
Strategic Accountsunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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