Demo

Foodservice Business Manager

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Overview

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions.

Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi-site rollouts across states.

Based in Southern California since 2007, CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals.

No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include:

  • Competitive pay: $130K DOE, plus commissions
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday.
  • 401(K) with Company match.
  • Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long-term disability.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.

Responsibilities

The Foodservice Business Manager role is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers within an assigned geography. This role is focused on driving revenue through both customer retention and new business development, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction while meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Regional Focused, However

    • Own nation-wide accounts they bring in
    • Focus on mid-tier customer but regional accounts
    • Owns the customer lifecycle within the assigned territory—proactively manages relationships to retain and grow existing accounts while identifying and closing new business opportunities.
    • Develops and executes strategic territory plans that drive customer loyalty, expand service offerings, and meet sales and profit goals.
    • Partners closely with the sales leadership and Operations teams to ensure customer needs are being met and issues are resolved promptly.
    • Identifies under-served markets, untapped revenue potential, and new service opportunities aligned with company strategy.
    • Conducts regular business reviews and check-ins with key customers to understand their evolving needs and ensure high satisfaction.
    • Supports contract renewals, upselling, and cross-selling initiatives within the territory.
    • Develops proposals, conducts presentations, and negotiates pricing to close new business in accordance with company guidelines.
    • Keeps Salesforce CRM and other sales tools updated to ensure accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and activity tracking.
    • Works with Sales Leadership to set and measure monthly, quarterly, and annual goals for both new business and retention metrics.
    • Actively participates in the customer onboarding process and ensures smooth handoffs to internal teams.
    • Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred, or solid work experience.
    • 3-5 years of experience in sales, account management, or territory management, with demonstrated success in both customer acquisition and retention.
    • Proven ability to manage a territory, maintain customer relationships, and drive results across a book of business.
    • Prior experience selling service and maintenance agreements is strongly preferred.
    • Industry knowledge in grocery retail, convenience stores, refrigeration, or HVAC is a plus.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM tools such as Salesforce.
    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
    • Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
    • Willingness to travel up to 35% of the time.

    Join Us

    Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

    Connect with us on Facebook and X.

    CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply.

    Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

    Salary : $130,000

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Foodservice Business Manager?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Foodservice Business Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $60,188 - $101,139
    Income Estimation: 
    $115,714 - $175,864
    Income Estimation: 
    $90,994 - $125,727
    Income Estimation: 
    $84,384 - $140,971
    Income Estimation: 
    $80,039 - $120,315
    Income Estimation: 
    $77,931 - $115,654
    Income Estimation: 
    $60,378 - $118,017
    Employees: Get a Salary Increase
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems

    • CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems Philadelphia, PA
    • Overview CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associ... more
    • 9 Days Ago

    • CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems Tacoma, WA
    • Overview At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named ... more
    • 9 Days Ago

    • CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems Toledo, OH
    • Overview At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. As a large company servin... more
    • 9 Days Ago

    • CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems Utica, NY
    • Overview WHY COOLSYS? Benefits At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No ... more
    • 9 Days Ago


    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Foodservice Business Manager jobs in the Richmond, VA area that may be a better fit.

    • Performance Foodservice Richmond, VA
    • Job Description Position Details: Remote, ideal candidate located in the Richmond, VA area. Must live close to major airport, 35% travel. We Deliver the Go... more
    • 15 Days Ago

    • Performance Foodservice Richmond, VA
    • Job Description Position Details: This position is located onsite at our West Creek office, located in Richmond, VA., Center of the Plate/Protein Category ... more
    • 3 Days Ago

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!