Are you truly passionate about leading, coaching, and training your sales team? Our client, a privately owned foodservice distributor is looking for a dynamic sales leader who prioritizes people, culture and customers. This role will report to a communicative, engaging and thoughtful SVP of Sales & Procurement. This is an organization that will value your input and give you the ability to implement change!

Primary focus will be on building the sales division, assisting in creating a successful sales strategy, improving gross margin, working with existing clients, and identifying opportunities to expand and develop new client relationships. Ideal candidate will be a Director of Sales with experience leading a team of foodservice sales professionals, working cross-functionally with procurement, finance and operations. Great growth potential! Opportunity to work in a hybrid remote work environment, driving to office part of the week and traveling to customer locations.

 Some qualifications include:

• Must have 10+ years of proven sales management success in food sales to foodservice, restaurants and QSR with a track record of superior sales growth. 
• Understands how to create an employer of choice organization.
• Evidence of developing and leading a sales team, refining processes, and getting results.
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships across the organization. 
• Must have financial acumen, strong training skills and ability to stay on top of marketplace trends. 
• Experience calling on foodservice preferred, selling meat / protein products a plus. 
• BS in Business or a related field required. 
• Must be able to drive to the office a minimum of two days per week and travel to customer locations.

Excellent compensation package including, bonus program and relocation package. If you or someone you know would be interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Julie Curtis at (763) 428-1888 or julie@curtisfood.com. 

Key Words: sales, business development, national account management, foodservice, restaurant, meat, center of plate.  

Are you a high integrity Sales Manager who places value on people and relationships? Our client, a leader in cheese and dairy ingredients has a rare opportunity to join their supportive team. This person will be responsible for developing and building relationships with existing customers while managing new business development. The ideal candidate will have a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and be willing to learn many facets of the business.

Supporting their commitment to quality, sustainability and environmental stewardship is the critical mission in this role. You will be a key player in developing the strategy and play an important part of the leadership team. This position reports to the CEO, a well-liked leader who empowers his team to greatness!

Ideal person will need:

• Strong track record of managing sales and building customer relationships.
• Ability to act as a strong representative of the company with high integrity and excellence.
• Commodity pricing, contract negotiations a must.
• Self-starter with proven success working cross-functionally with production, quality and working with people at all levels of the organization.
• 5+ years’ experience working in the food industry; dairy industry experience is highly desired.
• Ability to travel to customers and tradeshows.
• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA a plus.

To discuss this rare and exciting opportunity, please contact Melissa Kern at  melissa@curtisfood.com or (763) 428-3888. 

Do you want to be part of a small leadership team, with no red tape, and tremendous opportunity for growth? Our client, an organic ingredients importer and distributor is looking for a Vice President of Sales to build a sales strategy and grow strong relationships with their customers in the food industry. This role will work collaboratively developing the strategy with the CEO, a talented and highly respected leader.

Supporting their commitment to quality, sustainability and environmental stewardship is the critical mission of this role. You will be a key player developing the strategy and building your sales team. This is an opportunity to be part of an organization that is truly doing good in the world!

Ideal person for this inspiring, mission driven company will need:

• 7+ years of sales experience in B2B sales environment calling on food companies; food ingredient sales a plus.
• Experience building and growing a engaging sales team.
• Strong track record of managing sales and key customer relationships within food manufacturing.
• Ability to travel to customers and trade shows.
• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA a plus.

To discuss this rare and exciting opportunity, please send your resume to melissa@curtisfood.com or call 763-428-3888.

Our client, a high-end food manufacturer and distributor experiencing incredible growth, is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their growing team, to support their commitment to quality. Working with our client will allow you to be part of an organization that is collaborative and progressive, not to mention selling products that are in high demand!

To be part of this successful, passionate company in a quickly growing market,  you will need:

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic sales plans for current and new accounts.
• Experience leading and growing a sales territory.
• 5+ years of sales experience in B2B sales and department management.
• C-store and retail sales strongly preferred.
• Travel up to 80%.

To discuss this opportunity, please send your resume to Lynn Ducharme at lynn@curtisfood.com or call 763-392-3981.

This position is a work from home opportunity, but candidates must be within 300 miles of Rochester, NY. Relocation is available.

Our client, a trusted ingredients processor and distributor, is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their growing team. This role will call directly on food manufacturers and support their commitment to high quality, and sustainable products.

Working with our client will allow you to be part of an entrepreneurial organization that is selling to a variety of food processors. You will have the opportunity to be part of a small team, no red tape, great product, and great compensation. Opportunity for team leadership also available to the right candidate. To be part of this successful, passionate company in a growing market, you will need:

• 5+ years of sales experience in B2B sales environment calling on food companies; commodity ingredient sales is a must.
• Demonstrated success in developing and closing direct sales to new accounts.
• Prepare and present effective proposals for new customers.
• Understanding long sales cycles and working with customers to replace existing products.  
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Role will be remote, with travel throughout the NE expected
• Must be willing to travel no less than 40%.

Competitive salary and bonus. If you or someone you know would be interested in discussing this unique and exciting opportunity, please submit your resume to Lynn Ducharme at lynn@curtisfood.com or call 763-392-3981.

Our client, an organic ingredients importer and distributor experiencing incredible growth, is looking for a Senior Account Manager to build and maintain strong relationships with their customers in the food industry. Supporting their commitment to quality, sustainability and environmental stewardship is the critical mission of this role.  

Working with our client will allow you to be part of an organization that is truly doing good in the world. You can see this in their facilities which utilize solar power all the way through to the organic farmers that they support every day. Their ingredients are in high demand!  

To be part of this successful, passionate company in a quickly growing market, you will need:  

• Strong track record of managing sales and key customer relationships within the food industry.
• Ability to utilize sales data to provide consultative expertise to customers.
• Travel up to 25% to customers and trade shows.
• 5+ years of ingredient sales and/or R&D experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; food science degree preferred.

To discuss this opportunity, please send your resume to melissa@curtisfood.com

Our client, a very fast-growing pioneer in the specialty beverage market has experienced tremendous success. They are now in need of a Director of Contract Manufacturing Sales to continue to grow their co-man business. With excellent co-manufacturing capabilities, you will be able to maintain current customer relationships as well as grow new business.

No red tape! Fast pace! Innovative, collaborative and highly entrepreneurial company! This is a high visibility role, and reports directly to the Chief Commercial Officer.

To be considered for this truly rare opportunity, your strengths should include:

• Experience managing co-manufacturing/private label sales within CPG (beverage preferred).
• Passion for sales, relationship development and customer service.
• Highly entrepreneurial, “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude.
• 10+ years of experience.

Excellent compensation, benefits and relocation. To be considered for this incredible opportunity, please submit your resume to Alexis Hoopman at alexis@curtisfood.com or call 763-425-2888.

This position is a work from home opportunity, and candidates must be located within 1 hour of a major airport. Ingredients experience is required.

Our client, a trusted ingredients importer and distributor, is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their growing team. This role will call directly on food manufacturers and support their commitment to high quality, clean label and sustainable products. 

Working with our client will allow you to be part of an entrepreneurial organization that is selling to a wide variety of food processors. You will have the opportunity to be part of a small team, no red tape, great product, and great compensation. 

To be part of this successful, passionate company in a quickly growing market, you will need:

• 7+ years of sales experience in B2B sales environment calling on food companies; food ingredient sales is a must.
• Demonstrated success in developing and closing direct sales to new accounts.
• Prepare and present effective proposals for new customers.
• Understanding long sales cycles and working with customers to replace existing products.  
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Technical degree (food science, chemistry) is a plus.
• Role will be remote (must be within 1 hour of a major airport – Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, etc…).
• Must be willing to travel no less than 40%.

To discuss this opportunity, please send your resume to lynn@curtisfood.com or call 763-392-3981.

Do you want to work for a company that has a reputation as the leader in their field?  In this role, you will have the opportunity to protect consumers and help to improve our global food supply. You will lead a team of sales people selling food safety inspection, training and testing services to food manufacturers, restaurants, chains, and grocery retailers across the country.

Looking for someone with experience selling value-added services into the food industry. This position offers an opportunity to be a part of a nimble environment that allows you to spend your time with customers, not running reports. Work from your home office when you are not meeting with customers, guide your team through strategic selling process and help them manage and close business. 

Ideal candidate will be passionate about the food industry and have a strong understanding of value-added selling. 

Some qualifications include:

• Must have 5+ years’ experience in service-based sales to food industry (food manufacturers / retailers / restaurants) with a track record of superior sales growth. 
• Ideal candidate will have experience managing key national accounts.
• Must have strong prospecting skills to develop new relationships. 
• Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships with decision makers (Director / VP level).
• Maintains a reputation for honesty, integrity, reliability and fairness.
• BS in Business or a related field required. 

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits.  Must live near a major airport. 50% overnight travel on average. If interested, please email Julie Curtis at julie@curtisfood.com