Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC in
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC in, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER (Finance)
Is it time to turn your sales talent into a game-changing career move? KENT Worldwide™ has an incredible opportunity to join our team as a Regional Sales Manager! In this high-impact role, you'll drive growth and market development for our foodservice portfolio‑partnering with distributors and end‑users to expand our reach across Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio. Be part of the next chapter, where innovation meets opportunity at KENT Worldwide!
Key Benefits
Eligible for a company vehicle; work from home when not traveling.
Position based in one of the six states and located near a major airport.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Manage existing and prospective customers, build strong relationships, and achieve assigned sales quotas within the region.
Drive growth by managing foodservice distribution across major and Tier 2/3 distributors (Sysco, US Foods, GFS, etc.).
Plan and execute sales trainings, new product introductions, and promotional programs with brokers, distributors, and operators.
Support regional business development through food shows, trade events, and sales meetings.
Collaborate with Division Leadership, National Accounts, and broker teams to develop and implement regional growth strategies.
Introduce new products, secure distribution, and maintain a pipeline of targeted end users with regular face‑to‑face calls.
Train and ride along with distributor sales representatives to support territory growth.
Maintain accurate CRM records and promptly resolve product quality or rebate issues.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field preferred.
5 years of foodservice experience, preferably with a food manufacturing company, foodservice distributor, as a regional sales manager or broker.
Experience leading a broker team.
Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Proficient in daily use of a CRM system.
Ability to excel in a team environment.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Must demonstrate self‑motivation and a high level of independence.
Travel Expected
60% travel throughout the year.
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Key Benefits
Eligible for a company vehicle; work from home when not traveling.
Position based in one of the six states and located near a major airport.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Manage existing and prospective customers, build strong relationships, and achieve assigned sales quotas within the region.
Drive growth by managing foodservice distribution across major and Tier 2/3 distributors (Sysco, US Foods, GFS, etc.).
Plan and execute sales trainings, new product introductions, and promotional programs with brokers, distributors, and operators.
Support regional business development through food shows, trade events, and sales meetings.
Collaborate with Division Leadership, National Accounts, and broker teams to develop and implement regional growth strategies.
Introduce new products, secure distribution, and maintain a pipeline of targeted end users with regular face‑to‑face calls.
Train and ride along with distributor sales representatives to support territory growth.
Maintain accurate CRM records and promptly resolve product quality or rebate issues.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field preferred.
5 years of foodservice experience, preferably with a food manufacturing company, foodservice distributor, as a regional sales manager or broker.
Experience leading a broker team.
Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Proficient in daily use of a CRM system.
Ability to excel in a team environment.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Must demonstrate self‑motivation and a high level of independence.
Travel Expected
60% travel throughout the year.
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