Dry Food Sales Director

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Dry Food Sales Director – Imports & New Business Development | Atlanta, GA

We’re not looking for an average salesperson—we’re building a U.S. market presence from the ground up. If you have deep experience in importing dry food commodities, strong industry connections, and the drive to lead new business development in a fast-paced environment, we want to talk.

Dry Food Sales Director – Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base salary with commission and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, STD, and 401(k)
• High-impact role with the opportunity to shape market entry strategy and growth
• Direct access to executive leadership and influence over major business decisions
• Entrepreneurial environment with long-term career and business growth potential

Dry Food Sales Director – Requirements & Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in food sales, with a focus on importing and distributing products such as cashew nuts, sesame seeds, or other dry commodities
• Demonstrated success in launching and scaling imported food brands or commodity lines in the U.S. market
• Established buyer relationships across retail, foodservice, industrial, distribution, and ethnic markets
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build sales systems, infrastructure, and processes from scratch
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficient in CRM platforms, sales tracking tools, and Microsoft Office suite
• Willingness to travel domestically for client meetings, trade shows, and industry events

Dry Food Sales Director – Preferred Background & Skills

• Direct sourcing experience from East Africa, GCC countries, Vietnam, Turkey, or South Africa
• Familiarity with U.S. import regulations, FDA requirements, and customs clearance processes
• Experience introducing and positioning imported dry food products into wholesale, retail, foodservice, and industrial channels
• Background in startup or high-growth business environments
• Comfortable leading cross-functional initiatives involving operations, logistics, and marketing

If you’re ready to bring premium imported dry food products to the U.S. market and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW!

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 163170

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Andrew Busby

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