Food Service Regional Sales Manger

Job Description

Bueno Foods, one of the Southwest's premier producers of New Mexican and Mexican style foods, serving restaurant and retail customers throughout the United States, is looking for a highly motivated Sales Manager in Food Service who has a passion for New Mexico's culinary heritage.

We are one of the largest manufacturers in New Mexico and we pride ourselves in being a Family owned company with deep roots in our state and community. Bueno Foods has received the Family Friendly Business Award, every year, since 2018.

Join a highly talented team and be part of our growing success!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs and executes sales and marketing goals and objectives.
• Responsible for attaining sales goals within the expense budget.
• Responsible for sales profitability.
• Investigates new markets and prepares introductory plan.
• Recommends and implements distribution methods.
• Expands sales in developing markets.
• Plan, control and direct activities of food brokers (if utilized) and distributors to obtain maximum sales volume as requested.
• Responsible for building sales through broker and distributor operations.
• Manage headquarter calls and distributor relationships.
• Responsible for maintaining existing business and expanding sales in the territory.
• Analyze sales activity by area, take required actions.
• Directs customer service activities.
• Trains sales staff including distributor and broker employees.
• Enforces and negotiates contracts.
• Develop, execute and present promotional programs.
• Coordinates pricing issues with marketing staff.
• Conducts market analysis and research.
• Attends and participates in trade shows.
• Prepares reports.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum three years sales, or alternatively five years experience in the food industry as a buyer or similar management position.
• Proven results in attaining sales increases.
• Experience in developing and making professional presentations successfully.
• Experience in developing and implementing promotions.
• Experience in the food service and retail industry preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Valid/current driver’s license and good driving record with no DWI’s.

EDUCATION:

• 4-year undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Basic training in fundamentals of selling preferred.

COMPENSATION: Competitive, DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)
• Implementing Promotions: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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