What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Sales Manager position at Confidential Jobs?
Position Overview
Seeking a strategic, commercially driven Regional Sales Manager to accelerate growth across key domestic markets and customer channels. This leader will drive sales performance, strengthen customer partnerships, identify new market opportunities, and lead initiatives that expand market share and profitability.
The ideal candidate combines strong CPG or food industry sales expertise with a consultative, relationship-first approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. This role is highly visible and offers the opportunity to influence both regional growth strategy and long-term commercial initiatives. This position reports directly to the Regional Sales Director
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Key Responsibiliti
esStrategic Sales Leadersh
- ipDevelop and execute regional sales strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth and market expansi
- onIdentify emerging business opportunities across retail, food service, and distribution channe
- lsAnalyze market dynamics, customer trends, and competitive activity to inform strategic decision-maki
- ngDeliver accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and performance reporti
ngCustomer Growth & Partnership Manageme
- ntBuild and strengthen long-term relationships with key customers, distributors, and strategic partne
- rsServe as a trusted advisor by delivering solutions that support customer growth and operational succe
- ssCollaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, logistics, finance, and marketing teams to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfacti
- onDrive customer retention, account expansion, and strategic business revie
wsLeadership & Team Developme
- ntLead, coach, and develop high-performing sales talent across assigned territori
- esFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improveme
- ntSupport talent development initiatives and succession planning within the commercial organizati
- onChampion field engagement, training, and leadership development opportuniti
esBusiness Development & Market Expansi
- onIdentify whitespace opportunities, emerging channels, and strategic growth initiativ
- esSupport new customer acquisition and expansion of strategic accoun
- tsMaintain deep knowledge of industry trends, distribution models, and evolving consumer dema
- ndContribute to broader commercial planning and category growth strategi
esFinancial & Operational Performan
- ceManage sales plans, budgets, and profitability objectives to maximize R
- OIMonitor KPIs and business performance metrics to drive operational excellen
- cePartner with internal stakeholders to align inventory, sourcing, and customer demand planni
ngQualificatio
nsEducati
- onBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field preferr
edExperien
- ce5 years of progressive sales experience within Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), food distribution, protein, retail grocery, or related industri
- esPrior sales leadership or regional account management experience strongly preferr
- edExperience managing strategic customer relationships and delivering measurable revenue grow
- thProcurement, sourcing, or category management exposure is a pl
usPreferred Industry Backgrou
ndExperience within organizations such as the following is highly value
- d:Cargi
- llTyson Foo
- dsHillshire Fa
- rmSimilar food manufacturing, protein, or distribution organizatio
nsWhat Will Make You Successf
- ulExecutive presence with strong communication and influencing skil
- lsStrategic mindset balanced with hands-on execution capabiliti
- esStrong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skil
- lsAbility to build credibility and relationships across all levels of an organizati
- onEntrepreneurial, growth-oriented, and highly collaborative approa
- chCustomer-first mindset with a passion for building long-term partnershi
- psBilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to app
- lyWillingness to travel as needed to support customers, market development, and team engageme
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Benef
itsCompany offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package includi
- ng:Medical, Dental, and Vision cover
- agePrescription Drug P
- lanLife and Disability Insura
- nce401(k) Savings P
- lanPaid Holidays and Paid Time
- OffEmployee Discount Progr
- amsCareer growth and professional development opportunit
ies
Equal Opportunity Empl
oyerThis company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and empowered to succeed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable