Director of Sales

Recruiting Partner: Jenn Egnot

Oakland Park, Florida | Sales | Hybrid | $150,000 to $170,000 | Job ID: 175618

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We are seeking a high-impact Director of Sales to lead a regional sales organization within the specialty food distribution space. This role will oversee a multi-state territory across Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, leading a team of sales professionals while driving strategic growth across meat, seafood, and center-of-the-plate categories. The ideal candidate will bring strong food distribution leadership experience, a proven ability to grow business, and a hands-on leadership style focused on coaching, accountability, and customer relationships.

Benefits for the Role

  • Competitive base salary plus 20% annual bonus opportunity
  • Equity participation program
  • Health insurance benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO package
  • Car stipend and mileage reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance available based on individual situation
  • Opportunity to join a growing organization with strong internal advancement opportunities

Requirements for the Role

  • Previous leadership experience within food distribution required
  • Meat, seafood, or center-of-the-plate industry experience required
  • Broadline foodservice experience
  • Experience managing and developing sales teams
  • Strong business development and strategic account management background
  • Ability to analyze sales performance, forecasting, and market trends
  • Comfortable with a travel-heavy regional leadership role
  • Must be based near Arlington, TX or open to relocating shortly after hire

Responsibilities for the Role

  • Lead and develop a regional sales team covering TX, AR, and OK
  • Manage approximately 10 direct reports across the territory
  • Drive revenue growth through strategic planning, coaching, and customer engagement
  • Support and strengthen key customer relationships throughout the region
  • Coach teams on consultative selling, prospecting, and account growth strategies
  • Analyze sales data, market conditions, and forecasting trends to guide decision-making
  • Lead sales meetings, training initiatives, and performance management efforts
  • Partner cross-functionally to support operational execution and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure accountability to sales goals, performance metrics, and company initiatives

This is a hybrid position based near Arlington, TX and requires approximately 50–60% travel throughout the region. Candidates must either currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be open to relocation.

 

JOB ID: 175618

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