Regional Business Manager – Coffee Sales

Nestle

Regional Business Manager responsible for driving operator sales of Nestlé’s coffee beverages. Focusing on new business development and customer retention in the New York area.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive operator sales growth by identifying and securing net new business within the assigned territory.
Acquire additional venues/outlets within existing accounts through proactive pipeline management, ensuring opportunities across all sales stages.
Effectively utilize Salesforce to manage growth opportunities, customer events, and forecasting.
Lead joint business planning and business reviews to strengthen partnerships and meet contractual service levels.
Negotiate and execute contracts that are profitable and aligned with Nestlé Professional’s business strategy.
Partner with internal operations to ensure smooth execution of onboarding, training, and installation for new venues.
Promote compliance with brand stewardship and manage quality assurance activities within the territory.
Sell seasonal and innovation programs to drive incremental growth.
Maintain strong distributor relationships and provide guidance on sales opportunities and product stocking.
Provide accurate sales forecasts and maintain detailed visibility into pipeline health.
Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset to identify and pursue incremental growth opportunities.
Launch new products effectively, using established tools and best practices.
Communicate regularly with internal partners to ensure alignment across all business facets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 6+ years of direct outside sales, B2B, or business development experience.
Proven track record in new business development and customer retention.
5+ years negotiating complex contracts and agreements, with strong financial acumen and P&L awareness.
Deep understanding of foodservice, hospitality, or beverage industry, with emphasis on premium branded products like Starbucks®.
Expertise in pipeline management tools and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
Strong executive presence, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience building customer-facing business plans and proposals.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally across operations, marketing, and finance.
Familiarity with key industry segments, including: Business & Industry, College & University, Healthcare, Lodging, Military, Travel, Retail, and Grocery.

Benefits

Comp & perks

performance-based incentives
competitive total rewards package
401k with company match
healthcare coverage
broad range of other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

B2B salesbusiness developmentcontract negotiationpipeline managementcustomer retentionsales forecastingfinancial acumenP&L awarenessproduct launchquality assurance

Soft Skills

entrepreneurial mindsetcommunication skillspresentation skillscollaborative mindsetexecutive presence