Michael Foods, Inc.

Director of Foodservice Sales

Michael Foods, Inc.$113K — $177K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive Foodservice sales experience, including 5+ in people leadership roles.
  • Proven success leading teams through change and building high-performing sales organizations.
  • Deep knowledge of Foodservice distributors, brokers, and account structures.
  • Background in C-Store, GPO/Contract Management, K-12, Distributor Headquarters Management, and/or Military channels.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with experience using modern sales tools.
  • A people-first leader with high emotional intelligence and a bias for action.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a national Foodservice sales team of five with a strong culture of accountability and results.
  • Translate strategic priorities into clear goals, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes.
  • Build and implement a scalable selling process, including pipeline management and CRM adoption.
  • Define and optimize go-to-market strategy, including broker models and coverage design.
  • Act as the voice of the customer, partnering cross-functionally to shape products, trade, and promotions.
  • Drive growth across key Foodservice segments including K-12, C-Store, Military, Healthcare, and more.

Benefits

  • Foodservice is recognized as a top growth priority with increased investment and momentum.
  • The role allows you to lead with influence and shape strategy and execution.
  • Offers opportunities for career growth and exposure to senior leadership.
  • Combines the advantages of working with big brands and ample resources while allowing personal impact.
Full Job Description
Location Description

As a member of our field sales team, you'll enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to travel while building strong relationships with our retail partners. With customers across North America and team members in nearly every U.S. state, you'll help bring our iconic brands to life. Working at Post Consumer Brands means opportunities for growth and making a big impact in the grocery and pet food categories--all while living our values and having fun along the way!

Responsibilities

Big company opportunity. Small company attitude.

At Post Consumer Brands, we're building the future of Foodservice. As we shift from a "maintain" business to a growth-driven one, this newly elevated role offers a rare opportunity to shape strategy, build capability, and lead transformation across our Foodservice channel.

About the Role

The Director of Foodservice Sales is the senior sales leader for our Foodservice business. You will lead a seasoned sales organization; defining how we win in the market, today and for the future. This role plays a critical part in shaping the Annual Operating Plan and long-term Foodservice strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and develop a national Foodservice sales team of five with a strong culture of accountability and results.
  • Translate strategic priorities into clear goals, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes.
  • Build and implement a scalable selling process, including pipeline management and CRM adoption.
  • Define and optimize go-to-market strategy, including broker models and coverage design.
  • Act as the voice of the customer, partnering cross-functionally to shape products, trade, and promotions.
  • Drive growth across key Foodservice segments including K-12, C-Store, Military, Healthcare, and more.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or other related field required.
  • 10+ years of progressive Foodservice sales experience, including 5+ in people leadership roles.
  • Proven success leading teams through change and building high-performing sales organizations.
  • Deep knowledge of Foodservice distributors, brokers, and account structures.
  • Background in C-Store, GPO/Contract Management, K-12, Distributor Headquarters Management, and/or Military channels.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with experience using modern sales tools.
  • A people-first leader with high emotional intelligence and a bias for action.

Why You'll Love This Role
  • Build something meaningful. Foodservice is a top growth priority, with increased investment and momentum.
  • Lead with influence. This is the head sales role for Foodservice. Your ideas will shape strategy and execution.
  • Grow your career. Gain exposure to go-to-market strategy, integration work, and senior leadership.
  • Best of both worlds. Big brands, strong resources, and the freedom to make your mark.

Location & Travel

This role is ideally based in Lakeville, MN, Houston, TX, or Chicago, IL, close to major Foodservice hubs. Travel is expected to be 25%, but could fluctuate up to 50%, depending on conference scheduling, staffing, and customer needs.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited by transformation, motivated by growth, and ready to leave a lasting impact on a business at a pivotal moment, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of Foodservice at Post Consumer Brands!

The pay range for this position is $113,987 - $177,820 per year.

About Michael Foods, Inc.

Michael Foods is a leading producer and distributor of value-added food products. The company's products include egg products, refrigerated potato products, and cheese and dairy products. Michael Foods' egg products are used in a variety of food products, including baked goods, soups, sauces, and prepared meals. The company's potato products are used in a variety of food products, including mashed potatoes, hash browns, and potato pancakes. Michael Foods was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Learn more about Michael Foods, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1908

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