Sales Manager - Foodservice Produce

Sales Manager

Are you ready to step into a role that blends sales leadership with general management responsibility? Our client, a family-owned business with over 90 years of history and an average employee tenure of 12+ years, is seeking a Sales Manager to lead their Central Valley operation. This is a hands-on position where you'll not only drive new business growth but also oversee office and warehouse personnel while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of four office staff and warehouse personnel.
• Develop new customer relationships, primarily within the foodservice sector (restaurants, distributors, etc.).
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment between sales, office, and warehouse functions.
• Utilize Excel (including Pivot Tables) and Microsoft Office/Teams to track performance and support reporting.
• Represent the company with professionalism and enthusiasm to expand its market presence.

What We're Looking For:

• Produce industry experience is required; foodservice experience strongly preferred over retail.
• Proven outside sales experience with a track record of building new business.
• Experience managing and motivating teams, with strong interpersonal skills and a positive leadership style.
• Strong technical skills: Excel (Pivot Tables), Microsoft Office, Teams.
• Quality assurance experience in foodservice is a plus.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Onsite in Delano, CA | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 1 Saturday per month, 7:00 AM – Noon
• Salary: $85K + commission
• Full benefits, 401k, PTO, and more

This role is ideal for someone eager to roll up their sleeves, grow sales, and lead a team in a company that values loyalty, culture, and long-term success.

If interested, please send your resume to Serena Rupert.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.