Associate Regional Sales Manager - Food Service

At CJ Schwanu2019s, we donu2019t just make food u2014 we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baronu00ae, bibigou00ae, Tonyu2019su00ae, Big Daddyu2019su00ae, Villa Prima u00ae, Chef One u00ae, Twin Marquis u00ae and Minhu00ae. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together. We are hiring an Associate Regional Sales Manager for our Food Service team to be home office based in the Greater St. Paul/Minneapolis area. In this role, you will execute sales programs to sell the Schwanu2019s products into foodservice distribution, K12/Bids, and Non-Commercial accounts in assigned geography by effectively penetrating account opportunities. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Zone Sales Manager. Together, you will coordinate and deliver results, with a focus on Distribution, K-12 schools, as well as Colleges & Universities, Health Care Facilities, Business & Industry, Sports & Recreation & other non-commercial accounts. What You Will Do: u2022 Manage and grow relationships with broadline distributors, driving engagement with DSRs, chefs, and key stakeholders to achieve annual sales goals.u2022 Drive commercial and non-commercial sales across ~60 regional accounts, ensuring contract compliance and increased penetration.u2022 Lead and execute customer-facing events including sales meetings, trainings, food shows, and industry events.u2022 Direct distributor activities to deliver regional sales quotas and business objectives.u2022 Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, tracking results through Salesforce.u2022 Promote Schwanu2019s product quality and differentiation through presentations and kitchen demonstrations.u2022 Analyze sales data to assess growth opportunities, inventory needs, and customer preferences.u2022 Partner with the Corporate Distribution Team to execute national strategies at the local level.u2022 Manage regional sales operations, including reporting, expense tracking, and account maintenance.u2022 Serve as the primary customer contact, providing marketing guidance, resolving issues, and representing the company at trade shows and associations.u2022 Travel: 25-50% in assigned market area, with some overnights. What We Look For: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree (or equivalent yearsu2019 experience) and a minimum of 5+ sales experience, ideally in the food or food service industryu2022 Current relationships in foodservice sales with distribution and operators a plusu2022 Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and sales CRM system What We Offer: The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000 annually, car allowance and eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings CJ Schwanu2019s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email . #LI-AM1

Created: 2026-03-23