Manager, Region Development

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

Job Summary:

Grande Cheese Company is seeking a highly effective sales professional to coach, educate, and develop frontline sales teams as our Manager, Region Development. As the Manager, Region Development you will direct, motivate, and lead team execution of tactical elements of strategic plan. You will provide team insights based selling skills to create product demand for “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy” and provide value to operator's businesses. Additionally, the Manger, Region Development will provide direction regarding development of a formal planning process for both the Distributor and operator and develop and maintain business relationships with Distributors and key operators

Travel Requirement: 40%

Car Stipend: Yes

What you need to be considered for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or other related field required. An equivalent level of education and experience may be considered.
• Eight (8) or more years of related sales experience required, preferably in the food industry.
• Three (3) or more years experience in leading teams and/or major projects.
  
  

Preferred:

• Culinary and/or restaurant management experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, CRM and Tableau.
  
  

Bachelors Degree or better in Business Administration