Sales Manager

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17522, Ephrata, PA, USA
In-Office
Junior
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead strategic sales initiatives to grow and retain national, regional, distributor, and industrial accounts. Develop sales strategies, set quotas/KPIs, manage key relationships, conduct presentations and demos, coach sales reps, maintain CRM and forecasts, collaborate across teams, and support operational excellence and receivables collection.
Summary Generated by Built In

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is hiring a Sales Manager to lead strategic sales initiatives, grow key accounts, and secure new business opportunities. Join a company that offers excellent benefits, a welcoming work environment, and a chance to help shape the future of our business. Work where you matter!

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Sales Manager drives profitable, sustainable growth and expands Spring Glen’s presence across national, regional, and industrial accounts. This role develops and executes strategic sales initiatives aligned with Spring Glen’s longterm objectives while ensuring exceptional customer engagement and operational excellence. The Sales Manager is responsible for retaining and growing existing customers and for identifying, cultivating, and securing new business across foodservice distributors, key operators, industrial partners, and regional and national chains.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are representative of the types of responsibilities required for the role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the organization

Strategic Sales Leadership 

  • Develops and executes sales strategies to achieve revenue, volume, and profitability goals.
  • Sets clear objectives, quotas, and KPIs; monitors performance and adjusts as needed.
  • Identifies new market opportunities and builds plans to penetrate highvalue accounts.
  • Leverages industry relationships and market insights to accelerate growth.

Account Management & Business Development

  • Builds and expands longterm relationships with distributors, operators, industrial partners, and national chains.
  • Leads customer engagement through communication, presentations, and culinary demonstrations.
  • Conducts semiannual business reviews with strategic accounts.
  • Collaborates internally to resolve issues, manage orders, and ensure strong service.
  • Oversees timely receivables collection with Finance.
  • Uses existing industry contacts to open doors and secure new partnerships.

Market Insight & Competitive Intelligence

  • Tracks industry trends, competitive activity, pricing, and customer behavior.
  • Provides timely reporting on competitive products, market shifts, and account performance.
  • Recommends strategic adjustments to maintain Spring Glen’s competitive position.

Team Development & Leadership

  • Coaches Sales Representatives to ensure strong coverage, account growth, and customer satisfaction.
  • Fosters a collaborative, highperformance, resultsdriven culture.

Operational Excellence

  • Aligns sales initiatives with corporate strategy in partnership with the General Manager.
  • Maintains accurate CRM records, forecasts, and account information.
  • Ensures compliance with internal processes, pricing, and customer program requirements.
  • Performs additional duties to support organizational goals.

Spring Glen fresh foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Minimum 2+ years of progressive sales experience in the foodservice industry (industrial, distributor, or operator segments preferred).
  • Established, active sales relationships with major national or regional accounts strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success managing large or strategic accounts and consistently achieving growth targets.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, including experience with forecasting, pricing, and business planning.
  • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationshipbuilding abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a sales team.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 2+ years of progressive sales experience in the foodservice industry
  • Demonstrated success managing large or strategic accounts and achieving growth targets
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills including forecasting, pricing, and business planning
  • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a sales team
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred; equivalent experience considered)
  • Established, active sales relationships with major national or regional accounts
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The Company
0 Employees
Year Founded: 1924

What We Do

Hanover Foods Corporation is a fully integrated, family-owned manufacturer that processes, packages, and sells a wide variety of fresh, canned, and frozen food products, including vegetables, beans, soups, salads, and snack foods. It is recognized as one of the largest independently-owned food processors in the eastern United States.

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