Sales Manager Frozen Foods
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.