Regional Sales Account Manager

Regional Sales Account Manager opportunity with mediterranean food company. (Chicago, IL region) - send resumes to

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Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leading food manufacturer and importer with a catalog of over 500 premium products. We are committed to building strong franchises for our brands across the U.S. and Canada, serving both industrial clients and private-label brands. Discover the quality and innovation that make us a trusted partner in the food industry.

We are growing and looking for a Regional Sales Account Manager to help us expand across the Mid-West.

Why join us?

• Strong company culture.
• Competitive compensation package - base + bonus potential.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Expand business within an existing client base while identifying and onboarding new Specialty Retail accounts through strategic outreach and relationship building.
• Launch new product offerings and promotional programs across assigned territories, aligning with company marketing efforts to generate pull-through demand.
• Propose and implement territory-specific promotional strategies-including incentives, demonstrations, discounts, and bill-back initiatives-by presenting clear action plans to leadership.
• Monitor performance through regular business reviews and ensure timely acquisition of distributor sales performance data each quarter.
• Partner with key distributor accounts to strengthen operational alignment and manage cost efficiencies across trade spend and service levels.
• Support distributor and broker networks through on-site customer visits, product trainings, and market development activities.
• Introduce and manage sample distribution for product launches, while maintaining oversight of territory sample budget.
• Collaborate with leadership to tailor sales collateral and marketing materials to align with the needs of regional distributors.
• Maintain up-to-date, in-depth product knowledge and serve as a resource to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the brand at regional and national trade events; coordinate closely with internal teams to meet all event planning and execution requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' sales experience, preferably within the specialty food industry.
• Established network and working knowledge of the specialty retail landscape within the assigned territory.
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow customer relationships while meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Strong business acumen and experience developing and closing sales pipelines.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

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