Vice President of Sales

Ascendo Resources is currently seeking a Vice President of Sales for a stable food company located in Bronx, NY!This role will oversee a vertical generating $300m in sales. We are seeking proven sales executives who have sold food. Preferably protein.Base compensation will start at $200,000 with bonuses included for performance. Full benefits are also included.What Youll be **Develop and execute annual sales strategies in partnership with leadership to achieve financial targets.Cultivate a results-driven and ethical sales culture through coaching, mentorship, and performance management to exceed key objectives while reinforcing company values.Lead efforts in talent acquisition, training, and performance assessments to build a high-performing sales team.Set and maintain superior customer service standards within the sales organization.Track and analyze sales performance metrics to drive timely decision-making and business growth.Train the sales team on data interpretation and application to proactively manage accounts and conduct annual client business reviews.Oversee performance evaluations and career development initiatives for team members.Establish sales forecasts and performance goals on a weekly, quarterly, and annual basis.Review and assess daily sales metrics and profitability, making adjustments as needed.Strengthen relationships with key clients by supporting sales managers and representatives in business development efforts.Oversee customer retention strategies to sustain long-term partnerships and revenue growth.Implement operational frameworks to ensure consistency and high-quality service delivery.Leverage sales data to refine strategies and assist the team in meeting performance objectives.Collaborate with marketing teams to align sales initiatives with market trends and expansion goals.Work closely with procurement teams to ensure inventory forecasting, pricing, and supply align with sales objectives and market conditions.Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support evolving business needs and strategic goals.Who You **10+ years of food industry, FMCG and / or distribution related sales experience required5+ years sales supervisory experience or related / equivalent experience, education, and/or training requiredExperience in perishables, meat / protein sales highly preferred Experience in sales to various distribution channels highly preferredTrack record of developing managers and high performance Solid understanding and experience in product merchandising, sampling and driving markets

Created: 2025-03-01