Is it time to turn your sales talent into a game-changing career move? KENT Worldwide™ has an incredible opportunity to join our team as a Regional Sales Manager! In this high-impact role, you’ll drive growth and market development for our foodservice portfolio-partnering with distributors and end-users to expand our reach across Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio. Be part of the next chapter, where innovation meets opportunity at KENT Worldwide!

• The successful candidate will be eligible for a company vehicle, and while not traveling will work out of their home office.
• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio and be near a major airport.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage existing and prospective customers, build strong relationships, and achieve assigned sales quotas within the region.
• Drive growth by managing foodservice distribution across major and Tier 2/3 distributors (Sysco, US Foods, GFS, etc.).
• Plan and execute sales trainings, new product introductions, and promotional programs with brokers, distributors, and operators.
• Support regional business development through food shows, trade events, and sales meetings.
• Collaborate with Division Leadership, National Accounts, and broker teams to develop and implement regional growth strategies.
• Introduce new products, secure distribution, and maintain a pipeline of targeted end users with regular face-to-face calls.
• Train and ride along with distributor sales representatives to support territory growth.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and promptly resolve product quality or rebate issues.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred
• 5+ years of Foodservice experience preferably with a Food Manufacturing Company, Foodservice Distributor, as a Regional Sales Manager or a Broker
• Experience leading a Broker Team
• Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Proficient in daily use of CRM System
• Ability to excel in a team environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Must demonstrate self-motivation at a high level of independence

TRAVEL EXPECTED:

• 60% travel throughout the year