A well-established and rapidly growing national food company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead and expand business across the Southeast (FL, GA, SC, NC, AL, MS, LA).
This organization is a recognized leader in the K-12 foodservice space, focused on delivering high-quality, nutritious, and great-tasting products to school systems and retail partners nationwide. With a strong foundation, collaborative culture, and continued growth, this is an opportunity to join a company where you can build a long-term career and make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute regional sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue goals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with school foodservice directors, distributors, and brokers
- Identify and develop new opportunities within the K-12 channel
- Serve as a trusted advisor by offering tailored product solutions
- Partner with brokers to drive visibility and demand
- Represent the company at industry events, food shows, and customer meetings
- Leverage sales data and insights to guide decision-making and growth
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of foodservice or food sales experience
- K-12 experience strongly preferred
- Proven ability to build relationships and drive results
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Self-starter with a high level of accountability and initiative
- Comfortable managing a multi-state territory
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Travel:
- Approximately 60% travel (2–3 days per week, 25–30 weeks per year)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Established Territory – Strong existing customer base and distributor relationships
- Mission-Driven Organization – Supporting better nutrition in schools across the country
- Entrepreneurial Ownership – Ability to run your territory and make a direct impact
- Performance-Based Rewards – $10K bonus for every $1M in sales growth
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and car stipend
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
