Shearers Foods

National Account Manager – Foodservice QSR

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), Salty Snacks, Cookies, CrackersIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of successful sales experience in foodservice/QSR, with private label experience being a strong asset. A proven ability to grow existing accounts and secure new business is essential. Deep understanding of private label program development and national foodservice distribution networks is required. Strong negotiation, presentation, and executive relationship-building skills are necessary. An entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for results and innovation is desired. The role requires a willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 65%. A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, customer business planning expertise, high-level presentation and facilitation skills, effective cross-functional leadership and collaboration, the ability to influence across all levels of the organization, strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, high organization with excellent time management, adaptability, resilience, a growth mindset, skilled in change management, challenging the status quo, and conflict resolution and negotiation capabilities are also important.

Responsibilities

The National Foodservice Business Manager will lead growth in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) channel, spearheading the commercialization and expansion of private label salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. This role involves managing key national accounts and forging new partnerships with top QSR chains. Responsibilities include owning and growing existing national QSR accounts by focusing on category expansion, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth. The manager will drive new business development by delivering innovative, customized private label solutions to national and regional QSR chains. They will build and maintain a strong pipeline using market insights, competitive intelligence, and industry relationships. Collaboration with R&D, operations, marketing, and supply chain to meet customer specs and profitability goals is crucial. Accurate forecasting for revenue, volume, and sales performance is required. The role demands balancing tactical execution with strategic vision to position the portfolio as the preferred private label partner in the QSR space. Navigating the Stage Gate process to vet new ideas and assess alignment with current capabilities and product offerings is also part of the job.

Skills

Sales
Foodservice
QSR
Private Label
Account Management
Business Development
Negotiation
Presentation
Forecasting
Market Insights
Competitive Intelligence
R&D Collaboration
Supply Chain Collaboration

Shearers Foods

Manufactures diverse range of snack foods

About Shearers Foods

Shearer's Snacks offers a robust work environment leveraging advanced manufacturing facilities and sustainable production approaches to create a diverse array of snack foods. The company's emphasis on environmental sustainability not only meets industry standards but also fosters a culture of responsibility and innovation among its team members. This focus on eco-friendly practices and state-of-the-art technology makes it an appealing workplace for those passionate about sustainable practices and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

Massillon, OhioHeadquarters
1974Year Founded
$53MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Critical Accident Insurance
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan

Risks

Closure of Lubbock facility indicates potential volatility in customer relationships.
Class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime could lead to financial liabilities.
Acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice may disrupt current operations or morale.

Differentiation

Shearer's Foods offers a wide range of gluten-free and non-GMO snack options.
The company is a leading private label supplier in the North American snack industry.
Shearer's Foods invests in sustainable packaging to meet consumer expectations.

Upsides

Shearer's Foods received $12.5M in tax credits for a new facility in Moraine.
The company plans a $106M investment in facility renovation and equipment upgrades.
Growing demand for private label products aligns with Shearer's market position.

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