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Sales DVP Foodservice - East

Lensa
Hopkins, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
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Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Sales

Locations: Hopkins, Minnesota

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: Yes

Req ID: 29904

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food .

Location Description

Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Division VP, Foodservice Sales - Northeast is responsible for directing and managing the daily operations of the Northeast Foodservice sales division. This role provides hands-on leadership in achieving sales targets, developing and mentoring team members, and cultivating strong client relationships. The position collaborates closely with key stakeholders in sales and marketing to drive strategic planning, execute sales initiatives, and ensure divisional goals align with overall company objectives. Success is measured through effective performance monitoring, clear benchmarks, and dynamic team engagement.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provide daily leadership to the Northeast Division Foodservice Sales team, reflecting the company's mission and core values.
  • Guide the creation and execution of comprehensive strategic sales plans to support company growth objectives in volume and profit.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key foodservice distributors and operator customers within the division.
  • Oversee the training, coaching, and development of sales team members, including Market Managers, Solution Sales Managers, and Key Account Managers in the Northeast Division.
  • Lead sales activities for local distributors, manage corporate distribution accounts as assigned, and handle end-user programs, renewals, and presentations.
  • Serve as a prominent representative of Michael Foods, fostering positive communications and relationships with major customers, business partners, industry peers, and the public.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in consumer products in highly competitive markets. Significant experience in value-added food or food-related products companies with multiple channels of distribution is preferred.
  • A demonstrated track record of success in leadership roles in creating and adding value and in delivering plan results in the foodservice channel.
  • Strong business acumen. A working understanding of financial statements, commodity markets and success metrics.
  • Outstanding leadership. The ability to persuade and enroll others in making plans, reaching decisions and acting. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. The ability to prioritize, anticipate and act.
  • A strong market sense and the ability to understand customers, prospects, competitors and trends.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. The ability to relate effectively throughout the organization as well as externally.
  • High energy, an intense desire to succeed and passion for work and life in general.
  • Strong people orientation with dedication to the training, motivation and development of people to help them achieve their maximum potential.
  • High integrity and business ethics.

The pay range for this position is $129,701 - $212,709 per year.

Skills And Abilities

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in consumer products in highly competitive markets. Significant experience in value-added food or food-related products companies with multiple channels of distribution is preferred.
  • A demonstrated track record of success in leadership roles in creating and adding value and in delivering plan results in the foodservice channel.
  • Strong business acumen. A working understanding of financial statements, commodity markets and success metrics.
  • Outstanding leadership. The ability to persuade and enroll others in making plans, reaching decisions and acting. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. The ability to prioritize, anticipate and act.
  • A strong market sense and the ability to understand customers, prospects, competitors and trends.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. The ability to relate effectively throughout the organization as well as externally.
  • High energy, an intense desire to succeed and passion for work and life in general.
  • Strong people orientation with dedication to the training, motivation and development of people to help them achieve their maximum potential.
  • High integrity and business ethics.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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