Overall Goal of Position:To profitably expand SBI sales and distribution through Foodservice / Away from Home distributors and operators in the assigned region. The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) position is accountable for the achievement of regional revenue, gross margin, distribution, and distributor development objectives by providing passion, creative and fact-based insights, and well thought out customer solutions that will help make OurRecipe@SauerBrands. Job Summary: The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) is responsible for proactively managing SBI’s Foodservice / AFH business in the assigned region, including revenue, gross margins, trade spending, distribution, operator and distributor engagement, TAM development (if applicable), SBI brand visibility and business management with Foodservice / AFH Distributors.The RSM reports to the Division Sales Manager, and works collaboratively with the AFH Key Account Team, various corporate support departments (Sales Planning & Analysis, the Condiment and Spice BUs, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, etc.) to fully develop SBI’s business in the Region. From time to time, the RSM will also work collaboratively with his/her Retail Sales counterpart on Regional marketing activities and best practice sharing opportunities. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Development of Regional Annual Business Plan, and selected Account Plans to deliver expected results for SBI in the assigned region.Achievement of total Revenue and Gross Margin objectives through Foodservice / AFH Distributors.Achievement of branded sales and distribution objectives through effective personal and team selling and execution of company portfolio management programs.Achievement of Distributor Development Objectives, including but not limited toDistributor engagement/NPS scoreDepth and breadth of portfolioDistribution ObjectivesSBI Program Acceptance and Excellent ExecutionSales Terms and Conditions Compliance (AR, Order lead times, MOQs, etc.)Sales forecast development, timely communication, and accuracy (within 30% MAPE)Manage assigned trade programs and associated funding to deliver strong distributor and operator performance, and excellent execution of SBI programs.Develop and leverage relationships at all levels of assigned Distributors and selected Operators.Leverage analytical resources to provide Distributors and Operators with blinding insights, must have category expertise that helps them improve their business and further develops the SBI portfolio.Utilize BU resources for consumer, brand, product and category insights, and Sales Analysis and Planning resources for channel, account and market insights that help to differentiate SBI as a supplier to Distributors and operators. Develop planning and tracking tools to assist accounts/operators and distributor sales personnel maximize effectiveness and success of SBI programs and overall business. Execute distributor product education, sales meetings, product cuttings, and other activities within the distributorship that promote SBI brands. Integrate TAM and Corporate departments as appropriate to increase effectiveness. Deliver short- & long-term solutions through best practice thought leadershipProficient use of the CRM tool, with accurate and detailed reporting and effective pipeline management.Routinely collect and report competitive activity in the condiment and spice categories to include new competitors, new products, new packages, pricing changes, discontinued items, etc.Work closely with SBI Customer Service to ensure timely deliveries and effective communication around exceptions.Work as an escalation path with Credit and Collections for past due accounts. Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance): Business Key Performance IndicatorsVolume/profitability of PL SKUsBrand Revenues & Gross MarginsDistributor-Broadline distributionAssigned Accounts/OperatorsSales Execution vs PortfolioTotal Revenues & Gross MarginsGross MarginsPrioritiesBrand Distribution/Penetration-DistributorNumber of Distributor buying locations, and growthDistributor Penetration (Ship To) within assigned territory (Distributors buying SBI brands (Ship To) as a % of total distributors in market)Distributors buying SBI Brands among Active SBI DistributorsBrand SKUs per Active DistributorBrand SKUs per active Brand DistributorBrand Distribution/Penetration-OperatorNumber of Operator distribution points, and growth% of Distributor accounts buying SBI Brands# of SKUs per brand buying account# of Menu applicationsSales & Marketing Program ExecutionProgram acceptance by operator and/or distributorProgram effectiveness in delivering expected resultsEffectiveness of trade support spendingDistributor Business ManagementForecast Accuracy-MAPEAR Terms complianceOrder Lead TimesMOQsOtherDistributor and Operator Engagement with SBINet Promoter Scores (NPS)Overall Program participation rateWhat you do and how you actLeadership and contribution to overall success of SBIPersonal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands What We Are Looking For: Personal CharacteristicsEntrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business.”Outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personalityOverall confidence in one’s abilities and comfortable communicating the factsSmart, creative, and inquisitiveIntegrity-Does the right thing even when no one is lookingDisciplined approach, and accountable for KPIsNo excuses mindsetDependable team player with positive attitudePersonal values that mesh with SBI valuesPassion for consumer goods and foodPerformance HistoryDocumented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilitiesDemonstrated progression in size and scope of responsibilitiesStellar references based on contributions and performanceDemonstrated proficiency in the following Areas:Ability to present information, internally and externally, in a succinct manner to drive to decision making.Skilled at building relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, brokers, and internal cross functional teams.Utilize data to analyze situation and make decisions.Understanding of forecasting models and toolsAbility to work and thrive under time constraints and prioritize responsibilities.Demonstrated strategic thought leadershipTeam oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexibleDrive to compete and win every day!Education & Experience:BS/BA degree in business or related technical discipline5 to 10 years of Foodservice selling experience desired, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of significant interactions with Foodservice distributors and large operators. Regional Chain management experience is a plus.Other:Location-Within the Midwest Region – Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Local Travel Required (50%). Must have reliable transportation. Some overnight travel required (30-40%) What Is In It For You?Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401KMedical/Dental/Vision CoverageVacation, Sick Days and HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountsTuition ReimbursementEmployee and DependentLife InsuranceVoluntary Disability InsuranceOther Voluntary Insurance Options Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.