Regional Sales Manager – Northeast Foodservice

Greater Boston Area Preferred

Kane Partners is conducting a confidential search for a leading food manufacturer seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth throughout the Northeast.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven foodservice sales professional who thrives in the field, enjoys building relationships with operators, chefs, distributors, and brokers, and has a track record of creating new business opportunities.

We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable presenting to a distributor sales team, conducting operator meetings, supporting menu development conversations, and identifying opportunities to expand market share.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory growth strategies throughout the Northeast
• Build relationships with restaurant operators, chefs, multi-unit groups, hospitality accounts, healthcare, education, and other foodservice segments
• Drive demand through distributor and broker partners
• Identify and convert new business opportunities
• Conduct product presentations, customer meetings, trainings, and industry events
• Collaborate with distribution partners to increase product penetration and market presence
• Monitor competitive activity and market trends
• Achieve territory sales and profitability objectives

Qualifications

• 5\+ years of foodservice sales experience
• Experience working for a food manufacturer, specialty foods company, protein company, or related foodservice organization
• Strong operator-facing sales experience
• Experience working with distributors and broker networks
• Proven ability to develop new business and grow existing accounts
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated success influencing customers and building long-term relationships
• Ability to travel throughout the Northeast region

Preferred Background

• Center-of-plate protein, poultry, meat, seafood, specialty foods, or related categories
• Culinary background or experience working closely with chefs and operators
• Existing relationships throughout the New England foodservice market

This position offers a competitive compensation package, bonus opportunity, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to represent a highly respected market leader with significant growth potential.

For confidential consideration, please contact Kane Partners directly.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must have valid, independent authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer, support, or accept any form of sponsorship—whether employer, third-party, future, contingent, transfer, or otherwise. Candidates must be able to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship of any kind. Work authorization will be verified, and misrepresentation will result in immediate removal from consideration.