Sunshine State Produce
Sales Manager-Food Ingredients Seeds Nuts Dried Fruits
Sunshine State Produce, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Overview
Job Description: Sales Manager – Specialty Seeds & Nuts Location: Warren, New Jersey (office-based with travel as needed) Company: Sunshine USA Produce Inc. About Us
Sunshine USA Produce Inc. is a global leader in pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, goji berries, pine nuts, and other specialty ingredients. With over 30 years of industry experience, we serve major food manufacturers, distributors, and packers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our U.S. operations are expanding, and we are seeking a driven
Sales Manager
to lead growth in the North American market. Position Overview
The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and managing customer accounts, driving revenue growth, and building long-term relationships with buyers in the food ingredients, snack, and bakery industries. This role requires strong knowledge of B2B sales, food import/distribution, and a proactive approach to market development. Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share for pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, goji berries, and related products. Manage and grow existing customer accounts, while identifying and securing new business opportunities. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules with customers. Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders. Provide market intelligence (pricing, competitor activity, customer trends) to leadership. Represent Sunshine USA Produce at trade shows, industry events, and customer visits. Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and CRM reporting. Ensure compliance with food safety standards, certifications, and import/export regulations (USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal, etc.). Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field. 5+ years of B2B sales experience in food ingredients, agriculture, or commodity trading. Strong network within bakery, snack, natural foods, or ingredient supply industries preferred. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Ability to work independently and travel (domestic and occasional international). Familiarity with food certifications and regulatory requirements a plus. What We Offer
Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission. Health insurance and benefits package. Opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding global company. Dynamic, international work environment. Company Description
Sunshine USA Produce Inc is a subsidiary of Sunshine (Tianjin) Produce Limited. Sunshine is a leading processor and exporter of ingredients for the food and bakery industries, established in 1992. We have warehouses in New Jersey and Los Angeles. Our U.S. operations are expanding to lead growth in North America. For more information, visit our website.
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Job Description: Sales Manager – Specialty Seeds & Nuts Location: Warren, New Jersey (office-based with travel as needed) Company: Sunshine USA Produce Inc. About Us
Sunshine USA Produce Inc. is a global leader in pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, goji berries, pine nuts, and other specialty ingredients. With over 30 years of industry experience, we serve major food manufacturers, distributors, and packers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our U.S. operations are expanding, and we are seeking a driven
Sales Manager
to lead growth in the North American market. Position Overview
The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and managing customer accounts, driving revenue growth, and building long-term relationships with buyers in the food ingredients, snack, and bakery industries. This role requires strong knowledge of B2B sales, food import/distribution, and a proactive approach to market development. Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share for pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, goji berries, and related products. Manage and grow existing customer accounts, while identifying and securing new business opportunities. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules with customers. Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders. Provide market intelligence (pricing, competitor activity, customer trends) to leadership. Represent Sunshine USA Produce at trade shows, industry events, and customer visits. Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and CRM reporting. Ensure compliance with food safety standards, certifications, and import/export regulations (USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal, etc.). Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field. 5+ years of B2B sales experience in food ingredients, agriculture, or commodity trading. Strong network within bakery, snack, natural foods, or ingredient supply industries preferred. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Ability to work independently and travel (domestic and occasional international). Familiarity with food certifications and regulatory requirements a plus. What We Offer
Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission. Health insurance and benefits package. Opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding global company. Dynamic, international work environment. Company Description
Sunshine USA Produce Inc is a subsidiary of Sunshine (Tianjin) Produce Limited. Sunshine is a leading processor and exporter of ingredients for the food and bakery industries, established in 1992. We have warehouses in New Jersey and Los Angeles. Our U.S. operations are expanding to lead growth in North America. For more information, visit our website.
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