Regional Sales Manager - Midwest

LifeSpice Ingredients

4d•Remote

About The Position

LifeSpice Ingredients is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial seasoning company headquartered in downtown Chicago. We partner with leading food manufacturers to develop innovative, proprietary dry seasoning blends that deliver bold flavor and high performance. We are seeking an ambitious, relationship-driven Regional Sales Manager to help expand our presence throughout the Midwest. This person will be responsible for driving new customer growth, deepening existing partnerships, and leading projects from concept through commercialization. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and report directly to the Senior VP of Sales & Marketing. If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoy building long-term relationships, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of food-industry sales experience with existing industry contacts
Proven track record of driving growth and managing accounts
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate clearly
Willingness to travel 50%+

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker with strong sales instincts
Competitive, driven, and goal-oriented
Relationship-builder with excellent follow-through
Creative and proactive problem-solver
Organized and accountable
Energetic, personable, and adaptable

Responsibilities

Develop and grow business across the Midwest region
Identify, pursue, and convert new customer opportunities (including cold outreach)
Deepen partnerships with current customers to expand sales
Manage customer-specific projects from ideation to commercialization
Work closely with R&D, Quality, Client Services, and Marketing to exceed customer expectations
Represent LifeSpice at regional and national trade shows