The Kraft Heinz Company

Area Distributor Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $77,800 - $97,300 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sales strategies, managing distributor relationships, and driving market share within the foodservice industry. Proficient in sales planning, demand forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve revenue targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Strategy DevelopmentDistributor Relationship ManagementDemand ForecastingCross-Functional CollaborationSales Cycle Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the assigned geographic market in Kraft Heinz’s Foodservice Field Sales organization
  • Drive branded market share and profitability within the designated territory
  • Execute the Foodservice ADM playbook
  • Develop and implement profitable sales strategies with local distributors
  • Collaborate with brokers and assist operators as needed
  • Build and maintain distributor relationships and support local events and initiatives
  • Drive penetration of high-priority, strategic, branded, and profit-oriented SKUs
  • Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value sales opportunities
  • Collaborate with Sales Operations Planning, Finance, and Supply teams
  • Own bottom-up sales planning for the territory and develop data-driven proposals
  • Lead the full sales cycle from generating interest through closing deals
  • Meet and exceed assigned revenue targets
  • Manage distributor trade budgets and business and travel expenses
  • Execute quarterly and annual sales and marketing priorities, including product launches and limited-time offers
  • Forecast product demand and submit Volume Submission Forms (VSFs)
  • Establish and review Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with distributors
  • Support the Order to Cash process, including distributor orders, invoice discrepancies, and payment-related issues

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • 1 to 3 years of sales experience, preferably in foodservice, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or a related industry
  • Prior experience managing distributor relationships and working with foodservice operators strongly preferred
  • Experience in direct sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice or hospitality industry beneficial
  • Ability to analyze sales data, market trends, and financial reports
  • Proficiency in building and executing sales plans, including joint business plans (JBPs) and demand forecasting
  • Strong business acumen and ability to identify high-value sales opportunities
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong relationship-building skills with distributors, brokers, operators, and key decision-makers
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with marketing, supply chain, finance, and sales operations teams
  • Knowledge of supply chain operations, order-to-cash processes, and invoice resolution in a foodservice environment
  • Understanding of pricing structures, rebates, and contracts in a distributor-based sales model
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM tools such as Salesforce
  • Ability to adapt selling strategies to virtual platforms including MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and FaceTime
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet MVR requirements
  • Willingness to travel overnight as needed
  • Ability to work a salaried, exempt schedule with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends
  • Ability to perform regular domestic travel within the assigned geographic territory
  • Ability to engage in person with customers, distributors, and internal teams

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
  • Screenings/Assessments
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Holidays
  • Leave of Absence
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Recognition
  • Training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing Programs
  • Family Support Programs
  • 401k
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
  • Disability coverage
  • Company-provided vehicle or car allowance
  • Physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities

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Hard Skills
Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSales Data AnalysisJoint Business Plans (JBPs)Order to Cash ProcessPricing StructuresRebatesContractsFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteSalesforceCRM ToolsMS TeamsZoomGoogle MeetFaceTime
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessMarketingSales
Industry Keywords
FoodserviceConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Hospitality IndustryMarket ShareProfitabilitySales OperationsSupply Chain OperationsDistributor-Based Sales Model