Territory Sales Manager

Territory Sales Manager – Houston, Texas Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods is looking for an energetic and driven Territory Sales Manager to expand our market presence in the Houston area. The successful candidate will drive sales growth and expand market share within the assigned territory by developing relationships with foodservice operators and key decision‑makers. This is a highly active, field‑based role that requires regular in‑person customer visits, prospecting, cold calling, and business development activities. Responsibilities Develop and execute territory sales plans to achieve revenue and growth objectives. Manage and grow existing accounts while aggressively pursuing new business opportunities. Drive successful sales plans by prospecting and generating new business through cold calling, door‑to‑door visits, networking, and referrals. Identify customer needs and recommend products that support menu development, profitability, and operational efficiency. Conduct regular face‑to‑face meetings with foodservice operators, including restaurants, catering companies, healthcare facilities, schools, and other accounts. Present products, conduct tastings, and demonstrate value‑added solutions to customers. Build and maintain strong relationships with operators. Collaborate with internal teams including customer service, operations, quality, R & D, and marketing to ensure customer satisfaction. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth. Maintain accurate customer records, sales activities, and pipeline updates in CRM systems. Participate in trade shows, industry events, sales meetings, and customer promotions as needed. Report people safety, food safety, or quality observations to management and/or area QA for immediate actions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, food science, or a related field preferred. Minimum 2 years of outside sales experience, preferably in foodservice, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods. Experience working with foodservice operators. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory. Proven track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets. Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills. Relationship‑building ability. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage a territory effectively. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software. Benefits Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs. Medical, dental, and vision options for you and your family. Safe‑harbor 401(k) plan with generous matching and immediate vesting. Life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability programs. Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts. Health Savings Account contributions. Additional voluntary benefit programs. Paid vacations and holidays. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Target Compensation $85,000 – $100,000, with a 20% bonus potential. Equal Opportunity Statement Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr