Sales Manager Foodservice & Business Development
Cassano’s Dough King is an established frozen pizza dough manufacturer serving foodservice customers through major distributors, our longtime broker partner, and direct customer relationships.
We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager – Foodservice & Business Development to manage day-to-day sales activity, support our sales team, strengthen distributor and customer relationships, and help drive continued profitable growth.
This is a hands-on role for someone who understands foodservice sales, enjoys being in the field with customers and salespeople, and is comfortable working closely with ownership and Operations in a privately owned business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support the Dough King sales team and day-to-day sales activity.
- Work collaboratively with our longtime foodservice broker partner on customer and distributor opportunities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with major and regional foodservice distributors, including Sysco, US Foods, PFG/Performance Foodservice, Gordon Food Service, and other strategic partners.
- Work in the field with sales representatives, brokers, distributors, and customers.
- Develop new business with independent, regional, and multi-unit foodservice operators while growing existing accounts.
- Conduct product demonstrations and training for distributor sales teams, brokers, and customers.
- Participate in customer meetings, distributor sales meetings, ride-alongs, and industry trade shows.
- Maintain sales forecasts, opportunity pipelines, and account priorities.
- Work closely with Operations, Customer Service, and product development to ensure customer needs can be met profitably and effectively.
- Provide regular sales updates and market feedback to ownership and senior leadership.
Compensation
Benefits include company-sponsored benefits, paid business travel, and vehicle/travel support consistent with company policy.