Regional Foodservice Sales Manager

About us:

CEF Solutions Inc. is a Consulting Services and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company specializing in BPO Operations, Operations Management, Process Engineering and Innovation, Cost Optimization, and Staffing solutions. We take pride in our expertise in providing specialized staffing services, ensuring that clients have access to top talent that aligns with their operational goals. We service some of the largest multinational companies in the world and are expanding quickly by delivering an unmatched end-to-end client experience.

Company website: https://CEF.inc

Job Description:

We are seeking a Regional Food Sales Manager to support and grow our foodservice business across the New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia regions. This role focuses on expanding B2B sales for Jang-based sauces and related food products, primarily through foodservice distributors and brokerage partners.

The position is designed for a sales professional who understands the foodservice market and is comfortable working with brokers, distributors, and regional restaurant accounts, rather than handling all sales independently.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Development & Target Achievement

• Support regional sales growth across the foodservice channel, with a focus on regional and franchise restaurant accounts.
• Work closely with foodservice distributors and brokerage partners to identify and develop new sales opportunities.
• Assist in managing the sales process from opportunity identification through execution in collaboration with brokers and distributors.
• Contribute to achieving regional sales targets through coordination, follow-up, and market support.
  
  
  

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with brokers, distributors, and key foodservice customers.
• Support new product placements and account expansion to drive incremental growth.
• Serve as a point of contact for product-related questions or issues and coordinate internally to help ensure timely resolution.
• Gather and share market feedback related to customer needs, competition, and pricing trends.
  
  
  

Product Knowledge and Training

• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of the companys product line, especially sauces and food ingredients.
• Support product introductions and trainings for:
• Broker teams
• Distributor sales representatives
• Select foodservice customers
  
• Represent the company at food shows, trade events, and industry meetings as needed.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of account or sales management experience in the food industry, particularly within the foodservice channel.
• Experience working with franchise restaurant accounts.
• Sales Manager experience working with a Philly- or NY-area foodservice distributor or an American restaurant franchise brokerage is highly preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus: English (Proficient/Advanced); Korean (Intermediate or lower preferred, but not required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel within the region, including occasional visits to:
• The New Jersey office
• The manufacturing facility near Philadelphia
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience with local, ethnic, or specialty sauce categories.
• Established relationships with regional foodservice distributors, brokers, and franchise restaurant groups.
• Candidates with experience from the following or similar organizations are highly encouraged to apply:
• Advantage Food Marketing (Metro New York area)
• National Food Sales
• B&A Food Brokers
• Sabin Meyer Corporation (SMC)
• Gellman Associates
• Douglas Sales Associates, Inc.
• Rooted Food Sales
• Chase Franklin Food Brokers
  
  
  

Other Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions.
• Comfortable working in a broker- and distributor-led sales environment.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable in a growing organization.