Now Hiring - Black Sheep Bacon - Director of Sales in Brookfield, OH

Full description of the position

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Sales will own and lead all sales efforts for Black Sheep Bacon. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for developing sales strategy, opening new accounts, growing revenue, and building long-term relationships across retail, foodservice, and wholesale channels. As an early hire, this role will play a critical part in shaping our go-to-market strategy and scaling the business. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with company goals
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities across retail, foodservice, distributors, and specialty markets
• Build pricing, margin, and volume strategies that support sustainable growth
• Open and manage key accounts, including regional and national partners
• Build strong relationships with buyers, distributors, and strategic partners
• Evaluate and expand into new channels (e.g., grocery, specialty retail, restaurants, e-commerce partnerships)
• Work closely with operations and production to align demand forecasting and inventory
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, promotions, and distribution agreements
• Serve as the voice of sales internally, collaborating with marketing, operations, and leadership
• Help define brand positioning and sales messaging in the market
• Track sales performance, pipeline, and forecasts
• Provide regular updates and insights to leadership
• Use customer feedback and market trends to inform product and strategy decisions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to analyze / interpret technical information, mathematical concepts, and form conclusions
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to close deals and grow revenue
• Must have deep understanding of the food industry, market trends, and competitive landscape to influence annual and strategic planning
• Must understand pricing and promotional strategies
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business priorities
• Accurate forecasting and excellent communication skills providing continual input to the business in planning network operations
• Must be able to travel frequently, visiting customers, conducting headquarter and plant visits, and attending trade shows QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in the meat industry
• Experience working with retailers, distributors, or foodservice accounts Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off Work Location: In person