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Vice President of Sales

Curtis Food Recruiters
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2025

Our client, a leading provider of chef-prepared, customized meal solutions, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President of Sales to develop strategy, broaden market presence, and build a high-performing sales team. This well-established company is expanding with a new facility and needs a talented leader to drive sales for its co-manufacturing and private label growth!

This high-impact leadership role will focus on co-manufacturing and private label partnerships within retail and non-traditional foodservice channels, including convenience stores, quick-service restaurants, stadiums, and micro-markets.

Role Highlights

  • Lead the sales function for a fast-growing, well-respected company, playing a key role in national expansion.
  • Shape commercial strategy, driving new business growth in co-manufacturing and private label partnerships.
  • Engage with major brands, retailers, and foodservice providers to develop high-impact partnerships.
  • Competitive compensation, commission structure, and comprehensive benefits.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Develop and execute a sales strategy for the Prepared Meals division, ensuring revenue targets and profitability goals are met.
  • Build and oversee a high-performing sales team, providing leadership, training, and accountability.
  • Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in foodservice, retail, and non-traditional channels.
  • Implement go-to-market strategies to support co-manufacturing and private label expansion.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to drive strategic decisions.
  • Travel up to 50% to support sales efforts and key business relationships.
  • The Expertise You Bring

  • 10 years of sales leadership, experience in the prepared meals industry a plus
  • Proven success driving sales in co-manufacturing, private label, and retail or foodservice sales.
  • Track record of building and managing high-performing sales teams.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and execution skills, with a hands-on leadership approach.
  • If you or someone you know would be interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Melissa Kern at melissa@curtisfood.com.

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