Sales Training & Development Manager - Foodservice

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima ®, Chef One ®, Twin Marquis ® and Minh®.  Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together. 

We’re looking for a hands-on, high-impact Sales Training & Development Manager (individual contributor) to elevate performance across our Foodservice sales organization. This role sits at the intersection of sales strategy, enablement, and coaching — building scalable learning programs that strengthen frontline execution, accelerate ramp time, and drive measurable business results across operator and distributor channels.  This is more than a training role — it’s a business performance role. Your work will directly impact seller confidence, execution quality, and commercial growth. You’ll partner closely with senior sales leaders and help shape how we develop talent across the Foodservice organization. This role will be based in our new Hopkins, MN HQ!

If you’re energized by building capability, influencing performance, and driving growth in a dynamic, field-focused environment — we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deliver onboarding and advanced sales training aligned to go-to-market priorities
• Build scalable learning paths, playbooks, and role-based development frameworks
• Partner with Sales Leadership and cross-functional teams to diagnose capability gaps and deliver practical solutions
• Facilitate engaging live and virtual workshops focused on real selling behaviors
• Embed CRM and enablement tools into seller workflows to drive adoption
• Define success metrics and continuously optimize programs based on performance data

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years’ experience) plus 5+ years in sales enablement, sales training, sales performance in the Foodservice industry
• Strong understanding of sales processes and performance drivers
• Proven ability to translate strategy into field-ready solutions
• Exceptional facilitation and stakeholder influence skills
• Analytical mindset with a focus on measurable impact

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $139,000 annually, with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [email protected].