Regional Sales Manager (HQ Grocery Channel)

Job description :

Regional Sales Manager East Region (Remote) Premium Food & Beverage | Retail Grocery Sales Travel : 5075% across the Eastern U.S.

A premium food manufacturer is expanding rapidly in the U.S. market and seeking a Regional Sales Manager to help drive retail growth across the Eastern / MidAtlantic U.S. This role will focus on opening new grocery accounts, strengthening relationships with existing partners, and increasing consumer awareness of a high-quality product line in the premium prepared gourmet food category.

This is a remote position covering all states in the Eastern and Mid-Atlantic Region, with significant travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Open new retail grocery accounts across the Eastern U.S.

Manage and grow existing relationships with both retailers and distributor partners

Prioritize direct retail engagement, taking full ownership of accounts and performance

Lead in-store product demos, sampling, and events to build trial and awareness

Collaborate with brokers and retail buyers to optimize product placement

Use vendor portals and analytics tools to track performance and guide strategy

Serve as a key field voice for market insights, trends, and opportunities

Qualifications : Ideal Candidate

710 years of experience in retail grocery sales or business development

Proven success in opening new accounts and building a territory

Experience with East Coast regional and national retailers (e.g., Acme Markets / Albertsons, Wegmans, Giant Food, Publix, Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, Food Lion)

Background in premium food sales including deli

Strong broker and HQ buyer engagement experience

Self-driven and highly organized, capable of managing a large territory remotely

Bachelors degree preferred

Comfortable with 5075% travel throughout the Eastern U.S.

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

Remote Regional Sales Manager with huge upside for an energetic sales leader with a drive for business development representing a premium food product driving HQ Grocery Sales with a solid existing account base with national grocery retailers and regional brokers on the East Coast.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 105000

Salary Max : $ 110000

Currency Type : USD