Retail Sales Manager, Northeast

Regional Retail Sales Manager – Northeast

Location: Northeast / New England preferred, Travel required across territory up to 40%

About the Company
For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Job Summary
Clemens Food Group is seeking a Regional Retail Sales Manager – Northeast to drive growth across our retail portfolio. In this role, you will own and execute sales strategies that expand distribution, strengthen customer relationships, and increase market share across East Coast retailers. You will leverage data-driven insights, industry expertise, and strong partnerships to deliver results in a highly competitive protein category while operating with a high degree of autonomy.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Increase distribution and optimize assortment of Clemens Food Group’s retail portfolio
• Develop new business and grow existing retail accounts across the Northeast
• Build and maintain relationships with key retail buyers and decision-makers
• Sell a full line of fresh and value-added pork products
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and business proposals
• Manage broker relationships and provide product and sales training
• Utilize syndicated data (Circana, Nielsen) to identify opportunities and drive strategy
• Execute promotional plans and evaluate performance to improve ROI
• Identify competitive threats and category opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally on forecasting, budgeting, private label development and sales planning
• Maintain CRM records of customer interactions, opportunities, and activities

Qualifications & Competencies

• Minimum 5 years of experience selling into retail, preferably within meat/protein
• Experience working with corporate retail buyers at the headquarters level
• Proven ability to independently manage and grow a sales territory
• Strong understanding of the retail meat industry and category dynamics
• Proficiency in fact-based selling using syndicated data (Circana, Nielsen)
  
  
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills
  Strong analytical and organizational abilities
  
  

Agency Statement:

Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.