Food Service Sales Manager

At Produce Packaging, Inc. (PPI), we don’t just hire employees; we welcome family members. For 32 years, we’ve built a reputation as a regional leader in food safety and fresh-cut processing, but our true strength lies in our people.‍

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A Culture of Connection: We are a Veteran-owned and operated family business. We treat our 300+ employees with respect, fostering a diverse workforce where teamwork isn't just a buzzword—it’s something you’ll be proud to be a part of every day.
• Innovation & Stability: In 2019, we moved into a state-of-the-art facility to support our rapid growth. While we have deep roots, our business is constantly evolving, ensuring your work stays interesting, fresh, and challenging.
• Exceeding Expectations: We have a relentless work ethic and a passion for our customers. If you are someone who loves to win and wants to work for a company that values your talent, PPI is your new home.

We are looking for a dynamic, high-energy Food Service Sales Manager to take the reins of our breaded and frozen food categories. You won't just be managing accounts; you’ll be the face of PPI, driving strategy and building lasting partnerships.‍

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Growth: Develop and execute a winning sales strategy to expand our breaded/frozen foods customer base.
• Relationship Management: Regularly visit existing customers to assess their needs and ensure we are exceeding their expectations.
• New Business Development: Aggressively call on prospective customers to hunt for new opportunities.
• Cross-Selling: Take charge of existing breaded/frozen sales while identifying opportunities to introduce customers to our full suite of fresh produce and repacking services.
• Industry Presence: Represent PPI at trade shows and exclusive customer events.
• Gradually take over the maintenance/customer support for a few accounts.

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What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of successful sales experience specifically within food service accounts.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (but we value proven track records).
• Skillset: You are a "closer" with expert-level communication, cold-calling, and negotiation skills.
• Mindset: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a "whatever it takes" attitude.

Total Rewards & Benefits‍

We believe in taking care of our family. In addition to a competitive base salary and performance-based incentives, we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Future Security: 401(k) with a company match to help you save for retirement.
• Peace of Mind: Life and Disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge.

Location: Willoughby Hills, OH‍

Compensation: $1,200/week (starting, DOE) + Lucrative Incentive Pay‍

Ready to grow your career with a regional leader that actually cares?‍Apply today to join the Produce Packaging, Inc. team!