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FrieslandCampina

$90 - $150/hr

Join FrieslandCampina Ingredients as our Food & Beverage Sales Manager, North America and play a key role in expanding our presence across the food and beverage industry. In this highly visible role ...

GALLOWAY COMPANY

BEVERAGE SALES DIRECTOR

Neenah, WI · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Sales Director - Beverage partners closely with customer service, scheduling, technical development/R&D, quality, accounting, manufacturing, and logistics to ...

GENERAL BEVERAGE SALES CO

Sales Relief

Madison, WI · On-site

General Beverage Sales Co. (GB) is a business-to-business wholesale distributor of wine, distilled spirits, beer, soda, bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages. Established in 1933, GB has been ...

The Wooden Nickel

Beverage Manager

Crested Butte, CO

Understand beverage sales, purchasing, inventory, and margin * Can manage beverage execution for restaurants and large-scale events * Have a strong eye for quality control * Can create and maintain ...

AccorHotel

Food & Beverage Sales Executive

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and guest-focused Food & Beverage Sales Executive who can create extraordinary experiences while driving revenue across our celebrated dining and entertainment ...

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The Wooden Nickel

Beverage Manager

Crested Butte, CO · On-site

Understand beverage sales, purchasing, inventory, and margin * Can manage beverage execution for restaurants and large-scale events * Have a strong eye for quality control * Can create and maintain ...

AccorHotel

Food & Beverage Sales Executive

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and guest-focused Food & Beverage Sales Executive who can create extraordinary experiences while driving revenue across our celebrated dining and entertainment ...

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How much do beverage sales jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for beverage sales in the United States is $66,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is beverage sales?

Beverage sales refer to the business of selling drinks, which can include alcoholic and non-alcoholic products, to retailers, restaurants, bars, or directly to consumers. Professionals in beverage sales are responsible for promoting products, building relationships with clients, and achieving sales targets. They may work for manufacturers, distributors, or wholesalers, and often need strong communication and negotiation skills. The role can involve traveling, attending industry events, and staying informed about market trends.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a beverage sales professional?

To thrive as a Beverage Sales professional, you need strong sales acumen, product knowledge, and typically a background in business or marketing. Familiarity with CRM software, inventory management systems, and sometimes relevant certifications like WSET (for wine sales) are often valuable. Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and resilience help build client relationships and close deals in a competitive market. These skills are crucial for meeting sales targets, fostering customer loyalty, and driving business growth.

What are some common challenges faced by beverage sales professionals when building relationships with new clients?

Beverage Sales professionals often encounter challenges such as overcoming initial skepticism from potential clients, differentiating their products in a competitive market, and navigating complex purchasing processes. Establishing trust and demonstrating product value are key to building lasting relationships, which may require persistent follow-up and tailored presentations. Additionally, understanding each client’s unique needs and staying updated on industry trends can help foster strong, long-term partnerships.

What is the difference between Beverage Sales vs Beverage Merchandiser?

AspectBeverage SalesBeverage Merchandiser
Primary RoleSell beverages to clients, manage accounts, develop sales strategiesDisplay and arrange beverages in retail locations, ensure product placement
Work EnvironmentOffices, client sites, trade showsRetail stores, supermarkets, convenience stores
CredentialsSales experience, sometimes a background in marketing or businessBasic retail or merchandising experience, sometimes a driver’s license

While Beverage Sales focuses on selling and building client relationships, Beverage Merchandisers concentrate on product placement and visual presentation in retail outlets. Both roles are essential in the beverage industry but serve different functions in the supply chain.

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Infographic showing various Beverage Sales job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,000 per year, or $31.7 per hour.

Food & Beverage Sales Manager

FrieslandCampina

On-site

$90 - $150/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Location: Paramus, NJ (Hybrid/Field-Based)
Travel: Up to 70%

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for food innovation and ingredient solutions? JoinFrieslandCampina Ingredients as our Food & Beverage Sales Manager, North America and play a key role in expanding our presence across the food and beverage industry. In this highly visible role, you will identify new business opportunities, build strategic customer relationships, and drive profitable growth by delivering innovative dairy-based ingredient solutions to manufacturers and brand owners across North America.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your commercial expertise, technical ingredient knowledge, and entrepreneurial mindset within a global company that is shaping the future of nutrition and food experiences.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of B2B sales experience selling functional ingredients within the food and beverage industry.
  • Proven success building and growing a sales territory through new business development.
  • Experience working with brand owners, private label manufacturers, and third-party manufacturers.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 70% throughout North America.
  • Ability to work from or relocate to the Paramus, New Jersey area.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical knowledge of dairy ingredients, proteins, fats, foamers, or whey-based solutions.
  • Experience selling value-added ingredient systems or functional food ingredients.
  • Strong understanding of value-based selling methodologies.
  • Experience working across cross-functional commercial and technical teams.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and complex customer needs.

As the Food & Beverage Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and growing a sustainable pipeline of customers while delivering profitable growth throughout North America. You will lead new business development efforts focused on food and beverage manufacturers operating in segments such as pizza, whipped toppings, ice cream, desserts, savory foods, coffee applications, and other value-added food categories.

Working cross-functionally with Technical Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and R&D teams, you will help customers solve challenges and unlock growth opportunities through FrieslandCampina's portfolio of functional dairy ingredients and concept solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive profitable sales growth throughout North America.
  • Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities with food and beverage manufacturers, brand owners, private label companies, and contract manufacturers.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through a consultative, value-based selling approach.
  • Promote FrieslandCampina's portfolio of functional ingredients, including caseinates, encapsulated ingredients, proteins, fats, and specialty solutions.
  • Collaborate with Technical Sales Support, Marketing, R&D, and Product Management teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
  • Understand customer needs and translate them into innovative ingredient opportunities.
  • Manage territory plans, sales pipelines, forecasts, and account strategies using a fact-based and data-driven approach.
  • Represent FrieslandCampina at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
  • Resolve customer concerns and support issue management to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Champion continuous improvement, compliance, and integrity in all business activities.

Why FrieslandCampina Ingredients?

At FrieslandCampina, we believe that"The Inside Matters." As one of the world's leading dairy cooperatives, we combine deep expertise in nutrition and food innovation with a collaborative culture focused on growth, customer success, and continuous improvement.

When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

  • A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • 401(k) program
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Exposure to global customers, markets, and innovation initiatives
  • A collaborative culture built on integrity, entrepreneurship, and customer focus

Our Purpose

We are inspired by the possibilities of dairy ingredients to nourish people around the world, create exceptional food experiences, advance nutrition, and improve health and well-being. Join us and help shape the future of food.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FrieslandCampina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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