Regional Sales Manager- Southern California region

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for the attainment of annual sales goals and objectives for all assigned accounts in alignment with the overall In-Store Bakey & Deli (ISBD) sales strategy.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Achieve individual and market case / financial margin targets by executing division strategies and delivering a Rich Experience through well-refined local market plans.

Execute channel and account specific plans

Proactively create new selling opportunities specifically focused on accounts

Develop effective retail “pull-thru” marketing programs to support the needs of key retailers

Communicate / coordinate with Broker Partners to provide service to all assigned accounts in support of business building opportunities.

Clear understanding and articulation of chain’s "value proposition" of services and support designed to provide our customer base with the tools required to allow for a focused effort on enhanced selling at retail.

Establish key relationships with assigned customers, focusing on senior management, merchandising, operations, procurement, and logistics.

Overall account management with a focus on priority platform placements.

Attainment of the annual sales goals and objectives.

Salesforce, Sales Discovery System, Blacksmith, etc.) in order to build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities and wins and drive accurate forecasting

Accurate and timely weekly sales reporting, focused on profitable growth with customers, brokers and marketplace information

Develop and implement a data driven selling approach utilizing Rich's best-in-class Data and Insights

Responsible for customer forecasting, pricing and acting as the key liaison between the customer order process and WHQ (World Headquarters) support teams.

Ability to interact with customers via virtual platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom, Facetime, etc

Bachelors degree in Business or related field strongly desired

Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, business development or related field in the Food Industry

Minimum 3 years experience in retail channel – in-store bakery or deli experience preferred

PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM. Salesforce preferred

Ability to stand for 6 or more hours during the workday (e.g., Ability to travel up to 75% within southern CA and other areas as needed. Overnights as needed.

#The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range / Hourly Rate

$Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.