Senior Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities: •       Own and grow a portfolio of key retail accounts; a focus on West Coast and Central retail accounts is preferred (including but not limited to: Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Raley’s, Walmart/Sam’s, Vons/Pavilions (Albertsons/Safeway), Ralph’s/King Sooper’s/Fred Meyer (Kroger), Basha’s, Smart & Final, and Raley's is a plus)•       Drive revenue growth across the full Young American Food Brands product portfolio — branded, private label, fresh, and frozen•       Cultivate and expand branded and private label partnerships, managing the full commercial relationship from pitch through execution•       Collaborate closely with marketing, operations, procurement, and finance to align sales initiatives with broader company objectives•       Support internal planning, forecasting, and executive reporting for managed accounts•       Build and maintain senior-level relationships with retail buyers and category managers at key accounts•       Lead joint business planning sessions, category reviews, and annual negotiations with major retail partners•       Monitor competitive activity, market trends, and customer feedback to inform product and promotional strategies•       Develop and present accurate sales forecasts, volume plans, and account-level business reviews to senior leadership•       Analyze trade investment effectiveness and optimize promotional programs to maximize ROIQualifications•       5+ years of progressive experience in retail food sales•       Proven track record of driving revenue growth and managing complex, multi-account retail relationships at a regional or national level•       Experience in fresh or frozen protein, including ground beef, sausage, hot dogs, or other meat categories is strongly preferred•       Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience managing trade spend, promotional budgets, and P&L accountability•       Experience presenting to senior buyer and category leadership teams; skilled at developing and delivering compelling business cases and category reviews•       Proficiency in syndicated data tools (IRI/Circana, Nielsen, SPINS) and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Net Suite preferred•       Bachelor's degree required What We Offer•       Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus a meaningful performance-based bonus•       Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits•       401(k) with company match•       Generous paid time off and company-observed holidays•       A high-growth, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions have immediate, visible impact•       Estimated compensation range is $120,000-$160,000 per year based on candidate location, variable compensation, and experience

Equal Opportunity Employer: Young American Food Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. All employment decisions — including hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination — are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Young American Food Brands participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.