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Sales Manager Full time | Shelburne, Vermont
About The Role: We are seeking a commercially driven Sales Manager with strong experience within the meat, protein or broader food industry, ideally within an FMCG environment, to grow Hewitt Foods' presence across the Americas. This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic customer relationships and delivering sustainable, profitable growth across wholesale and branded ingredient channels. Working closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing and Quality Assurance, you will play a key role in shaping regional growth strategies, managing pricing and margins, understanding the financial drivers of customer accounts, maximising product value and strengthening customer partnerships throughout North and South America.
Key Responsibilities: Drive sales growth by developing existing customer accounts and securing new business across imported and domestic meat, protein, raw material and branded ingredient channels. Achieve regional revenue, gross margin and profitability targets, with a strong understanding of the financial performance of customer accounts. Develop pricing and commercial strategies that balance volume, margin, market conditions and long-term customer value. Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic customers and suppliers across the Americas. Identify new customer, channel, species, product and market opportunities that align with company growth objectives. Use commercial and financial data to support pricing, forecasting, margin management and business decisions. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are met while supporting operational and commercial excellence. Monitor market trends, commodity and pricing movements, regulatory requirements and commercial risks.
About You: You are a commercially astute sales professional who understands that successful sales is about more than revenue. You are comfortable working with pricing, margins, profitability, forecasting and commercial data to make sound business decisions. Importantly, you bring hands-on experience within the meat, protein or food sector, understand the dynamics of a fast-moving FMCG environment and can build strong, long-term customer relationships while maintaining a clear focus on commercial outcomes. You are comfortable navigating complex supply chains and markets and enjoy working cross-functionally to deliver profitable growth.
You Will Bring: Essential experience within the meat, protein or closely related food industry. Strong FMCG experience, with a solid understanding of fast-paced food manufacturing, distribution or ingredient environments. Proven experience in senior sales, business development or commercial roles within North American markets. Demonstrated success in developing customer accounts, securing new business and delivering revenue, margin and profitability growth. Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience with pricing, margins, profitability, forecasting and commercial analysis. Experience working across meat/protein supply chains, raw materials, ingredients or branded food products. Strong understanding of customer channels, market dynamics, consumer preferences and regional business practices. Knowledge of regulatory, trade, import/export and food safety requirements across the Americas. Bachelor's degree in business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Food Science, Agriculture or a related discipline preferred. What's Next? If you have meat or protein industry experience, understand the commercial realities of FMCG, and enjoy building customer partnerships while driving profitable growth, we would love to hear from you.
Work Environment: This role operates in a dynamic commercial environment requiring frequent customer engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and regional market development activities. Travel throughout North and South America may be required to support customers, suppliers, industry events, and strategic business initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with teams across Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to deliver customer-focused outcomes and support continued business growth. Why Join Hewitt Foods? Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality. Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure. Opportunities to grow and develop – Learn on the job and gain new skills.
Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off.
Location & Work Arrangement: This position is based on-site in Shelburne, Vermont (05482).Candidates must be able to commute daily to the Shelburne, Vermont office. Relocation to the area prior to the start date is required if the candidate is not currently local. Applications Close18 November 2026
Benefits:
  • Employer FundedLife Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Family Leave Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time OffPaid Holidays
  • Optional to EnrollHealth Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance 401k Retirement Plan w/Employer Matching
  • Employee Purchase Program
  • Employment Eligibility
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain any required work authorization throughout their employment. Sponsorship is not available for this position unless otherwise specified by Hewitt Foods.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Shelburne, VT

Occupation

Sales Managers

Industry

Meat Processed from Carcasses

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