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David Careers

Vice President of Sales

Posted 8 days ago

sun noodleOak Ridge (NJ)
Sales ManagersDry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour

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About the role

Vice President of Sales | Sun Noodle 📍 Hoboken, New Jersey · Travel 50–75% · Reports to the President Do you bring warmth, energy and joy to everything you touch? And do you love noodles? Founded in Hawai'i in 1981, Sun Noodle is a family-owned company devoted to the craft of fresh, premium noodles. From our production facilities in Hawai'i, California, New Jersey and Rotterdam, we serve world-class chefs and everyday noodle lovers alike. Through quality, creativity and care, we aim to brighten people's days, one bowl at a time. We're out to disrupt the noodle category, and we're looking for a sales leader to help lead the charge.
The role: As VP of Sales, you'll head the sales department and own its performance, plans, goals and talent. You'll report to the President, sit on the executive team, and serve as sales liaison to our Board of Advisors. You'll build and run our strategy across foodservice and retail, growing sales through restaurants, regional and national retailers, independent specialty food stores and third-party distributors. Specialty retail and Costco are top priorities, and you'll speak fluently to both American and Asian marketplaces. We're a small team that wears many hats, so we want someone self-motivated who does whatever the moment needs.
What you'll do:
  • Own the sales strategy and tie it to our company vision and revenue goals
  • Lead, train, mentor and motivate the sales team, and build the processes behind itSet goals and quotas, and build the department budget and incentive plan
  • Track the market and our competitors
  • Partner with other departments on forecasts that optimize working capital and supply chain execution
  • Work with Marketing on product launches, campaigns and trade shows
  • Define the metrics that measure sales performance, and act on what they show
  • Build partnerships in the field with foodservice operators, key retailers and distributors
  • What you bring
  • You LOVE noodles and have a genuine interest in Japanese culture 10+ years in sales, all in the food industry
  • Foodservice experience is a must
  • A track record of meeting or beating brand and revenue targets
  • Strong leadership: you build, develop and motivate teams
  • Strong contract administration and deal negotiation experience
  • Comfort with data, reporting and presenting to leadership
  • A hands-on, results-driven style, with urgency and a strong focus on profit
  • Experience in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Excellent communication, organization and follow-throughBA or BS degree
  • Experience with multicultural customers and teams is a strong plusERP experience (Dynamics 365) preferred
Bonus: fluent in Japanese
What we offer:
  • The chance to shape an iconic, growing food brand
  • A culture built on craftsmanship, collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Competitive salary plus performance bonus
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage 401(k) and PTOCamaraderie, fun company events and plenty of noodle tastings
All the noodles you can eat Additional Job Application TermsThis job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, and West Virginia. We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks. If you do not hear back in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities in the future. Do you agree to the additional job application terms outlined here: View LinkedIn Terms

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