Regional Sales Manager - SouthEast - Grocery - JN-032025-6701786

Grow new business with an established food brand
Work for 3rd generation, family owned market leader

About Our Client

A well-established and industry-leading manufacturer of high-quality, all-natural seafood products, known for its commitment to clean ingredients, sustainability, and responsible sourcing. With over 50 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation in both domestic and international markets. Operating under well-recognized brands, it supplies premium seafood to major grocery retailers, distributors, and foodservice providers. The company is dedicated to innovation, customer satisfaction, and long-term partnerships in the evolving food industry.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain relationships with traditional Grocery Channel Retailers in the Northeast.
Manage broker networks to optimize sales performance.
Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure inventory, logistics, and customer needs are met.
Design and oversee promotional, expense, and marketing budgets.
Provide market insights on pricing, availability, and industry trends.
Communicate effectively with internal teams to support sales strategy and execution.
Work closely with senior leadership to drive innovation and maintain competitiveness.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements:

Strong background in sales and marketing within the grocery retail sector.
Extensive experience managing broker relationships.
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
Well-established industry relationships with national retail accounts and major distributors.
Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, general accounting, and trade promotion tools.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours as needed.