The Sales Manager will focus on expanding distribution, strengthening national and regional foodservice relationships, and helping position the brand for long-term growth across the U.S. market.
Client Details
Our client is a growing frozen seafood manufacturer expanding its U.S. presence and building its commercial team from the ground up. This is a high-impact opportunity to join as one of the first U.S.-based sales hires and play a key role in establishing and growing national foodservice accounts.
Description
Own and grow national and regional foodservice accounts within the frozen seafood category
Leverage existing relationships and develop new partnerships across distributors, contract caterers, QSR, and institutional customers
Work closely with distributor partners to drive product placement, pull-through, and account expansion
Support the rollout and growth of branded products in the U.S. market, with future exposure to private label opportunities
Collaborate with leadership on pricing strategy, trade spend, promotions, and forecasting
Represent the business at key industry events and trade shows, including the Boston Seafood Expo
Serve as a trusted commercial partner as the U.S. sales organization scales over time
Profile
Experience in foodservice sales within the food or frozen food industry
Frozen seafood experience strongly preferred but not required
Strong understanding of the U.S. foodservice landscape, including distributors and national accounts
Existing relationships within foodservice channels are highly valued
Open to candidates who are either: Experienced sales managers, or
Strong individual contributors ready to step into a leadership role
Entrepreneurial, driven, and comfortable building in a growth-stage environment
Not for New York City Applicants. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Job Offer Base salary targeted at approximately $140,000-$160,000
Incentive compensation tied to growth, margin, and key account wins
Competitive total compensation opportunity aligned with senior foodservice sales talent
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Leverage existing relationships and develop new partnerships across distributors, contract caterers, QSR, and institutional customers
Work closely with distributor partners to drive product placement, pull-through, and account expansion
Support the rollout and growth of branded products in the U.S. market, with future exposure to private label opportunities
Collaborate with leadership on pricing strategy, trade spend, promotions, and forecasting
Represent the business at key industry events and trade shows, including the Boston Seafood Expo
Serve as a trusted commercial partner as the U.S. sales organization scales over time
Profile
Experience in foodservice sales within the food or frozen food industry
Frozen seafood experience strongly preferred but not required
Strong understanding of the U.S. foodservice landscape, including distributors and national accounts
Existing relationships within foodservice channels are highly valued
Open to candidates who are either: Experienced sales managers, or
Strong individual contributors ready to step into a leadership role
Entrepreneurial, driven, and comfortable building in a growth-stage environment
Not for New York City Applicants. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Job Offer Base salary targeted at approximately $140,000-$160,000
Incentive compensation tied to growth, margin, and key account wins
Competitive total compensation opportunity aligned with senior foodservice sales talent
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.