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$140,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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CEO / Senior Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Professional at JSK Recruiting, Inc. Call or text us at 847-696-7377

Director of Sales – Food Distribution

Location: Chicago, IL

Comp: $140K–$200K total package (base + bonus)

What This Role Is About

We’re looking for a sales leader who knows the food distribution world—ideally with a background in proteins. This role requires someone who can step in, set the tone, and take charge of a team that’s been operating without clear direction. You’ll bring consistency, structure, and urgency to a group that’s ready for a reset.

No fluff, no babysitting—just real leadership and real accountability.

MUST have food distribution sales, protein sales, produce sales, or similar B2B food sales experience is required

Why This Role Stands Out

• Annual bonus, full benefits, and meaningful impact from day one
• Work directly with a sharp, execution-focused VP of Operations
• Join a company on the rise—well-financed and expanding its reach across the Midwest
• Lead a team of 10–12 reps and help turn things around

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and coach a sales team serving the food distribution market
• Set clear expectations, hold people accountable, and improve overall performance
• Build better systems, enforce follow-through, and bring structure to daily sales operations
• Work closely with leadership and operations to align customer service with revenue goals
• Support reps in the field, help close tough deals, and develop smarter sales habits
• Focus on margin, service, and steady improvement—not just numbers on paper
• Cultivate a team culture built on urgency, responsibility, and results

The Right Person Has:

• BS/BA in Business, Sales, or Operations is preferred; or a minimum of 10+ years of relevant food distribution and sales experience in lieu of a degree
• 7–10 years of food distribution, protein sales, produce sales, or similar B2B food sales experience is required
• Experience leading a sales team – someone that can coach, teach, develop and pull talent from a newer team
• A strong leadership style—direct, practical, and grounded
• A solid grasp of how food moves through distribution, especially in the Chicago market
• The ability to drive change, correct course, and support the team without micromanaging

If you're ready to lead from the front and rebuild a team that needs direction and energy, let’s connect.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Manufacturing, and Distribution

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Meat Products Manufacturing, and Wholesale Food and Beverage

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