About the role:
Gonnella is seeking an experienced, highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful Regional Account Manager to maintain an existing book of business and cultivate new prospects throughout the Southeast region, including Charlotte, Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham, Tampa, and Orlando. This role focuses on sales within the Retail in-store bakery and Deli channel.
What you will be doing as the Regional Account Manager:
This role supports sales growth for our frozen dough and fully baked bread business within an assigned territory. Responsibilities include managing broker networks and calling on distribution centers, retail headquarters, and independent grocery retailers. The position requires regular field engagement, approximately 60% travel, and flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including early bakery hours to support customer needs and understand product handling procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities for Regional Account Manager:
The Regional Account Manager will manage direct customer relationships while also overseeing broker networks and distribution partners to achieve Gonnellaโs sales goals. This position will assist in the management of sales-driven operations and contribute to overall organizational growth.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to develop and execute a regional sales plan aligned with Gonnellaโs overall sales objectives.
- The role requires regular travel throughout the territory. Occasional weekend work is expected when trade shows or sales activities require, along with occasional overtime, to meet deadlines and client needs. A flexible work schedule is essentialโthis is not a traditional 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. role.
- The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication, reporting, and relationship-building skills, a proactive, newโbusinessโfocused mindset and a strong ability to identify and secure new accounts.
- A minimum of 8โ10 years of experience in retail-in-store bakery is required.
In-store Deli and Specialty food is a plus.
Candidates must be comfortable meeting with corporate accounts and implementing customized marketing plans across territories and individual accounts
Work experience required:
- Sales experience in manufacturing, bakery, or related consumer packaged goods is required
- Experience in the bakery or bread industry is required.
- Strong knowledge of retail and distribution environments
- Familiarity with key Southeast accounts grocery store fronts is preferred.
Education Requirements: Bachelorโs degree preferred or equivalent relevant sales experience.
Gonnella Baking Company is an equal opportunity employer.