Director of Foodservice Sales
Ref: 604799
Glenview, IL
$180,000
- Permanent
- Revenue Growth
- Strategic Market Expansion
- Expert Relationship Management
About the candidate
The candidate is a high-performing Director of Foodservice Sales, specializing in boosting sales, revenue, and profitability within the foodservice industry. With comprehensive experience in national accounts, distribution, and sector-specific sales, they have consistently surpassed multi-million-dollar sales targets. Their background includes boosting sales in highly competitive markets, leveraging important industry relationships, and a track record of successful product launches and strategy development.
With significant roles in a range of settings from plant-based food manufacturers to conventional food production companies, the candidate has effectively handled responsibilities encompassing extensive sales process management, client relationship cultivation, and strategic market expansions. Their communication skills and problem-solving abilities make them an effective leader and team player.
What makes them great?
- Revenue Growth: Successfully increased sales by implementing strategic initiatives that resulted in significant revenue boosts, exemplified by an 18% increase across various products.
- Client Solutions: Recognized for developing client-focused solutions that address custom needs effectively, leading to high levels of client retention and satisfaction.
- Cost Management: Adept at negotiating complex contracts that optimize cost structures, illustrated by achieving pricing increases leading to targeted profitability gains for products.
Areas of expertise
- Sales Leadership: Proven track record in leading sales teams to exceed revenue and profit goals in large, competitive regional and national markets.
- Strategic Market Expansion: Adept at identifying growth opportunities and spearheading market penetration strategies that substantially increase company footprint and customer base.
- Relationship Management: Expert in building and maintaining profitable, long-term relationships with key corporate clients, enhancing retention and satisfaction.