Food Service Sales Account Manager, Greater Philadelphia Area
About The Position
Clemens Food Group is looking for a Sales Account Manager, Foodservice to drive new business growth throughout the Greater Philadelphia, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey region. In this highly visible role, you'll lead prospecting efforts, secure new chain account placements, and help shape the future growth of one of the nation's most respected food companies. Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: Do the Right Thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food while creating a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed. At Clemens, you'll join a collaborative team that values fresh ideas, constructive challenge, integrity, stewardship, and continuous growth.
Requirements
- 5+ years of foodservice sales and/or foodservice distribution experience preferred
- Demonstrated success developing and closing new business opportunities
- Experience selling protein products preferred
- Strong relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Culinary experience is a plus
- Valid driver's license required
- Ability to travel approximately 60%, primarily within the territory
Nice To Haves
- Culinary experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prospect and acquire new foodservice chain customers
- Develop strategic plans to penetrate QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and non-commercial segments
- Build relationships with procurement, culinary, supply chain, and executive decision-makers
- Lead product presentations, demonstrations, and menu ideation sessions
- Drive new product placements and menu adoption
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through onboarding
- Collaborate with culinary, marketing, category management, supply chain, and customer service teams
- Maintain pipeline activity, forecasts, and account plans within CRM systems
- Consistently achieve or exceed sales, placement, and growth objectives
- Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to uncover new opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
