Sales Manager, K-12 Food Sales
forcebrandsLexington (KY)
Sales Manager, K-12 Food Sales
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forcebrandsLexington (KY)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
*This is NOT an internal role with ForceBrands*I’m partnering with an emerging food company focused on bringing more nutritious options to school cafeterias. We’re looking for a hands-on sales professional with existing K–12 relationships to grow district sales and help build the company’s sales operation.
What you’ll do:
Drive new business with public school districts.
Develop a sales strategy, prioritize target markets, and build the pipeline.
Recruit and manage food sales brokers and oversee an existing sales partner.
Build relationships with district decision-makers, distributors, and manufacturers.
Own HubSpot, pipeline reporting, and sales follow-up.
Support expansion into after-school culinary enrichment programs.
What we’re looking for:
Experience selling food products into K–12 schools and established district relationships.
Understanding of school procurement and the K–12 foodservice landscape.
Experience managing brokers, distributors, or external sales partners.
Ability to close business while building sales processes in an early-stage environment.
An independent, entrepreneurial approach and comfort partnering directly with leadership.
Travel will include district visits, food shows, and partner meetings.
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