Associate Regional Sales Manager – New Orleans, LA

Schwan's Company • Harahan, LA

9d • $75,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — 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 Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima ®, Chef One
®, Twin Marquis ® and Minh®. 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 New Orleans, LA area. In this role, you will
execute sales programs to sell the Schwan’s 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, Recreation & other
non-commercial accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years’ experience) and a minimum of 5+ sales experience, ideally in the food or food service industry
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and sales CRM system

Nice To Haves

• Current relationships in foodservice sales with distribution and operators a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with 7 broadline distributors, driving engagement with DSRs, chefs, and key stakeholders to achieve annual sales goals.
• Drive commercial and non-commercial sales across ~60 regional accounts, ensuring contract compliance and increased penetration.
• Lead and execute customer-facing events including sales meetings, trainings, food shows, and industry events.
• Direct distributor activities to deliver regional sales quotas and business objectives.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, tracking results through Salesforce.
• Promote Schwan’s product quality and differentiation through presentations and kitchen demonstrations.
• Analyze sales data to assess growth opportunities, inventory needs, and customer preferences.
• Partner with the Corporate Distribution Team to execute national strategies at the local level.
• Manage regional sales operations, including reporting, expense tracking, and account maintenance.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, providing marketing guidance, resolving issues, and representing the company at trade shows and associations.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $125,000 annually, car allowance and eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees