Foodservice Sales Professionals - New Partnership Opportunity!!
Join the team and be a part of a strategic growth partnership between Palermo’s Pizza and The Pink Bakery, designed to accelerate sustainable national adoption and revenue growth through institutional expansion for The Pink Bakery across compliance-conscious institutional foodservice channels.
The Pink Bakery providesen-free baking mixes that support inclusive dining and operational consistency in institutional foodservice.
The brand serves operators nationwide with mixes that are top-14 allergen-free, gluten-free, vegan, organic, Non-GMO, Halal-certified, and Kosher-certified, designed specifically for high-volume, institutional foodservice environments, including shared kitchens.
This new role will lead the national expansion of The Pink Bakery within institutional foodservice and be responsible for new business development, distributor engagement, and operator adoption across higher education, healthcare, and senior living foodservice environments, where food allergy considerations, inclusive dining, and operational consistency are critical, while supporting select hospitality opportunities where there is clear strategic alignment.
Key Areas National Sales & Business Development
Develop and execute a national foodservice growth strategy for The Pink Bakery
Identify, pursue, and close new operator opportunities across prioritized institutional channels
Drive adoption within higher education, healthcare, and senior living accounts
Distributor & Operator Engagement
Partner with national and regional broadline distributors to establish distribution, drive pull-through, and grow velocity
Lead product presentations, tastings, operator education, and menu integration efforts
Engage key decision-makers including foodservice directors, chefs and culinary leaders, dietitians, and procurement leaders across institutional foodservice environments
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate closely with Palermo’s team and broader sales organization
Partner with The Pink Bakery CEO on brand integrity, positioning, and priority account strategy
Provide market feedback to inform product innovation, foodservice packaging formats, pricing, and channel strategy
Reporting & Forecasting
Maintain accurate CRM activity, pipeline visibility, and national forecasts
Deliver regular performance updates to both Palermo’s Pizza and The Pink Bakery leadership teams
The position operates with a high degree of ownership and visibility, working closely with leadership at both Palermo’s Pizza and The Pink Bakery, with clear alignment between both organizations.
Key Experience
Strong understanding of foodservice distribution, institutional procurement, and sales cycles
Proven ability to open new accounts and scale emerging or differentiated foodservice brands
Allergen-free, specialty, or better-for-you food brands
Existing relationships with national distributors or institutional operators
Selling into hospitality or adjacent foodservice channels is a plus when paired with institutional sales experience
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The Pink Bakery providesen-free baking mixes that support inclusive dining and operational consistency in institutional foodservice.
The brand serves operators nationwide with mixes that are top-14 allergen-free, gluten-free, vegan, organic, Non-GMO, Halal-certified, and Kosher-certified, designed specifically for high-volume, institutional foodservice environments, including shared kitchens.
This new role will lead the national expansion of The Pink Bakery within institutional foodservice and be responsible for new business development, distributor engagement, and operator adoption across higher education, healthcare, and senior living foodservice environments, where food allergy considerations, inclusive dining, and operational consistency are critical, while supporting select hospitality opportunities where there is clear strategic alignment.
Key Areas National Sales & Business Development
Develop and execute a national foodservice growth strategy for The Pink Bakery
Identify, pursue, and close new operator opportunities across prioritized institutional channels
Drive adoption within higher education, healthcare, and senior living accounts
Distributor & Operator Engagement
Partner with national and regional broadline distributors to establish distribution, drive pull-through, and grow velocity
Lead product presentations, tastings, operator education, and menu integration efforts
Engage key decision-makers including foodservice directors, chefs and culinary leaders, dietitians, and procurement leaders across institutional foodservice environments
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate closely with Palermo’s team and broader sales organization
Partner with The Pink Bakery CEO on brand integrity, positioning, and priority account strategy
Provide market feedback to inform product innovation, foodservice packaging formats, pricing, and channel strategy
Reporting & Forecasting
Maintain accurate CRM activity, pipeline visibility, and national forecasts
Deliver regular performance updates to both Palermo’s Pizza and The Pink Bakery leadership teams
The position operates with a high degree of ownership and visibility, working closely with leadership at both Palermo’s Pizza and The Pink Bakery, with clear alignment between both organizations.
Key Experience
Strong understanding of foodservice distribution, institutional procurement, and sales cycles
Proven ability to open new accounts and scale emerging or differentiated foodservice brands
Allergen-free, specialty, or better-for-you food brands
Existing relationships with national distributors or institutional operators
Selling into hospitality or adjacent foodservice channels is a plus when paired with institutional sales experience
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