Sales Manager Foodservice

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Denver, CO

4d•$94,300 - $122,600•Onsite

About The Position

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-VB1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field).
4–7 years of experience in foodservice sales, preferably within the region.
Strong understanding of foodservice channels, customers, and DSD distribution.
Demonstrated ability to identify and close new business opportunities and achieving sales targets.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Results oriented mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-moving organization.
Strong ability to lead with and without direct authority; collaboration with cross-functional business partners is critical.
A leader who embodies Bimbo Bakeries USA’s values of integrity, teamwork, resiliency, and continuous improvement, and who can develop and inspire talent at every level.
Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

preferably within the region

Responsibilities

Drive sales by executing account plans, finding opportunities to expand distribution volume and identifying new account opportunities.
Manage and grow relationships with regional chains and large independent operator accounts, ensuring strong engagement, consistent execution, and delivery against targets.
Develop and manage customer plans and conduct joint business planning, i.e. define volume, price and promotions in line with set targets.
Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities within the region, building and managing a robust pipeline to support sustained growth in Away from Home channels.
Support regional forecasting, track performance versus targets, and maintain accurate reporting across key KPIs.
Partner closely with RGM, Marketing, Innovation, Supply Chain, and Finance to support customer needs, resolve issues, and ensure effective execution.