National Sales Director, Fresh Produce Items

• Full-time
• Contract Type:
  Full-time

About Hana Group
Hana Group is a global leader in ready-to-eat Pan-Asian cuisine, bringing fresh, chef-crafted sushi and Asian-inspired dishes to customers through our in-store kiosks and food service operations. With a presence in major grocery retailers across the U.S., we’re committed to delivering high-quality food that’s convenient, delicious, and prepared with care. Our culinary teams operate with a passion for food and a dedication to service that drives every customer interaction.

Our Culture
At Hana Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where team members feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow. Whether you're rolling sushi, managing a kiosk, or supporting operations behind the scenes, your work makes a real impact on the customer experience and the company’s success. We invest in our employees through hands-on training, leadership development, and clear pathways for career advancement.

Why Join Us
Joining Hana Group means being part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company that’s transforming the way people eat. We operate with a focus on food safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, while never losing sight of the people who make it all happen. If you're passionate about food, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to be part of a company that’s growing across the U.S., Hana Group could be the perfect fit for you.

Serve as Walmart’s single point of contact and lead/manage the national sales cross-functional team focused on Hana Group’s non-sushi emerging businesses at Walmart which may include, cut‑produce and floral.

Business Strategy, Understanding Retail and Various Retail Channel environments, Influence and Negotiation, Financial Acumen and Data /Analytics, Consumer/Customer focus, Planning and Priority setting, Innovation, Communication and People Leadership

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual sales plans and strategies to increase sales of new emerging business categories
  • Analyze market trends and opportunities to guide strategy
• Manage key Walmart relationships to maximize sales opportunities and ensuring Hana group exceeds their expectations for customer service and responsiveness
• Forecast sales and work with procurement to ensure adequate inventory and product availability
  • Monitor category performance and address underperforming areas. Identify issues and root causes
  • Negotiate pricing, promotions and other trade deals with customers
• Report regularly on sales results, industry insights, customer issues and competitors. Provide recommendations to executive leadership

This job posting describes the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties as required may be assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field. CPG sales experience required and/or 10+ years of progressive experience in food distribution industry, with 5+ years in a sales management or director role
• Ability to understand complex fresh food supply chains. Knowledge of produce, deli, bakery and dairy categories
• Effective communicator and collaborator with all levels of the organization
  • Strong leadership, relationship building, negotiation and analytical skills
• Results‑driven with high energy, strong work ethic and passion for sales
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and growing market share
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment
  • Effective communication and presentation skills to interpret analytical findings
• Flexibility to travel up to 45% as required
• Encompass the company mission and core values

All corporate positions are required to work onsite at the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

Salary: $145,000 - $155,000 Annually

Hana Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer