Regional Sales Manager – Foodservice; Northeast
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Sales
Business Development, Outside / Field Sales, B2B Sales
Job Title:
Regional Sales Manager – Food service (Northeast) Department:
Sales
Reports To:
Food service Director
Location:
Northeast (NYC & New Jersey Area Preferred) Wage Range: $100,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience Why Runamok:
Runamok is a Vermont-based specialty food maker known for inventive flavors, beautiful packaging, and uncompromising quality—found everywhere from local shops to shelves around the globe. You won’t just clock in here; you’ll join a collaborative team that values growth, mentorship, and balance. We offer competitive pay, medical benefits, IRA contributions, and flexible time off.
The Opportunity:Own and build Runamok’s food service presence across the Northeast, leading growth within hospitality, lodging, and premium culinary operators. This is a true hands-on, hunter-builder role—developing new operator relationships, expanding distributor reach, and driving account growth, pipeline, and revenue. You’ll create momentum in a channel we’re actively shaping, with the autonomy to execute and a direct impact on growth.
Schedule & Compensation:- Full-time, remote with travel
- Competitive pay (commensurate with experience); medical/dental/vision benefits, IRA matching contributions, and paid time-off.
- Own Northeast growth :
Develop and execute territory strategy, build pipeline, and drive revenue across key food service segments (hospitality, resort/lodging, culinary-driven restaurants, coffee/bakery, beverage programs) - Win new business :
Identify, pursue, and secure high-value operator accounts - Expand distribution :
Partner with key distributors and brokers to drive pull-through demand and grow footprint - Grow accounts :
Build relationships with chefs and operators, increasing SKU adoption across core formats (portion control, gallon, infused & barrel-aged) - Shape strategy :
Bring market insights, track trends and competition, and inform go-to-market and product direction - Manage pipeline :
Maintain CRM discipline, forecast accurately, provide clear territory reporting and track against key metrics - Represent the brand :
Lead tastings, attend trade shows, and support in-market distributor activity - Willingness to be flexible with assignments as needed
- 3 years of food service sales experience (Speciality/Premium CPG experience preferred).
- Experience selling into hospitality and restaurants (NYC / Northeast Hospitality Experience preferred)
- Experience working with food service distributors (established relationships preferred)
- Proven new business development track record for growth within the channel
- Proven ability to work well across departments, manage stress and conflict.
- Hands-on problem-solving skills and comfort making real-time decisions.
- Strong communication, organizational, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Ability to work independently and travel (must have a valid drivers licence)
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
Runamok Maple, LLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome, valued, and respected. We believe a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce and are committed to hiring and promoting from all backgrounds.
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