Regional Sales Manager

Unilever

Regional Sales Manager overseeing Unilever Food Solutions customer engagement strategy. Leading a team to achieve business growth with Operators and Trade Partners in the foodservice industry.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,000 - $154,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the execution of Unilever Food Solutions Customer engagement strategy offline & online with Operators and Trade Partner customers
Lead, coach and develop a Customer Development team
Accountable for leading your team to deliver business target for the assigned Region
Manage Small Regional Chain accounts and develop sales opportunities
Cultivate relationships with key tier 2 and 3 distributors
Develop business across all field channels within commercial and non-commercial segments
Lead and train team to partner with restaurant executives and chefs
Lead and train team to partner with Distributor Partners
Engage trade customers to gain alignment for Secondary Sales Data partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of working experience in the foodservice industry with proven track record in sales, preferably in the Foodservice Industry
Understanding / experience of use of Digital & Social media in selling.
Passion for Food and the OOH industry a plus
Industry knowledge for Trade Customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance and disability benefits
Parental leave
Sick leave
Paid vacation and holidays
Access to numerous voluntary benefits

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Soft Skills

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