Regional Development Manager

We are seeking a dynamic Regional Development Manager to lead sales execution and team development across our Mid-South territory. This role focuses on driving strategic growth, coaching a frontline sales team in insight-based selling, and building strong partnerships with distributors and key foodservice operators. The ideal candidate will be a motivated leader with a deep understanding of the foodservice market and a passion for delivering results.

Territory: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama & Tennessee

Requirement: Travel by car and/or air within assigned territory and to meetings as necessary. Estimated to be about 50% of the time.

What you need to be considered for the role:

- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Business or other related field required. An equivalent level of education and experience may be considered.

- Eight (8) or more years of related sales experience required, preferably in the food industry.

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and maintain positive relationships.

- Strong small restaurant business acumen.

- Strong customer service skills.

- Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills.

- Ability to teach Insight-Based Selling.

- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

- Strong written and oral communication skills.

- Ability to use advanced mathematical concepts.

- Substantial experience in demonstrating and promoting food products.

- Three (3) or more years experience in leading teams and/or major projects preferred.

- Restaurant and/or small business experience a plus.