Our client a leading North American bakery manufacturer, to identify a Director of Sales to manage and grow their convenience channel. 

This fully remote position reports directly to the VP of Foodservice and will focus on identifying and going after the Top 20 convenience chains while also overseeing existing accounts. This individual would also have 2 direct reports and great oversight into the business as a whole. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior point of contact for key national accounts, owning relationships across procurement, sourcing, R&D, culinary, and marketing
• Lead two National Account Managers, building an accountable, collaborative team while driving profitable growth within the fresh bakery convenience-store channel
• Develop and execute annual joint business plans that align Rise’s growth objectives with customer priorities
• Achieve volume, revenue, and profit targets through strategic selling, promotional planning, and distribution expansion
• Identify white-space opportunities and pursue new business with leading convenience store chains
• Lead sales presentations, product reviews, and new item sell-in meetings using compelling, data-driven recommendations
• Monitor account and channel performance, provide insights to internal leadership, and uphold food safety, quality, and product compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience calling on Top 100 restaurant chains, QSR accounts, or multi-unit foodservice operators.
• Proven experience developing joint business plans and managing strategic customer relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 25–50%.

Interested in learning more?

Please contact Rhiannon Steiger at rhiannon@curtisfood.com or 763-317-4957.