Hi. We're Impossible Foods, and we make meat, dairy and fish from plants. Our mission is to make the global food system truly sustainable by eliminating the need to make food from animals. Why? Animal agriculture uses a tremendous amount of the world's natural resources. In 2016, we launched our first product, the Impossible™ Burger. It's delicious, nutritious, and made using but a small fraction of the land, water and energy required to make meat from a cow.
Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world’s most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy — from plants. We’re building a rockstar team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to saving our planet.
Want to join the movement? You can help us solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have fun doing it).
Job Summary:
The Regional Sales Manager West (RSM) role is a highly visible member of our Foodservice Field Sales Team, focused on growing the Impossible Foods business through collaboration with our Brokers, Distributors, Operators, and other Strategic Partners. The RSM West will also manage the FS West Region Operator Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity which requires high energy, a keen understanding of the Foodservice industry, and the ability to motivate and build rapport with various internal and external partners. This role is critical in supporting various initiatives to help fuel our next chapter of growth.
This role is located in the relevant market that the RM is accountable for.
Impossible Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.
Impossible Foods offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to
[email protected] or call 855-877-6365. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email inbox will not be accepted.
If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and strengthen relationships with Brokers, corporate and independent Distributors, and key Operator accounts to achieve goals within the assigned regionClearly communicate expectations and goals to external partners, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct QBRs to support channel partners in achieving sales targetsGenerate revenue in assigned region and be accountable for resultsRepresent Impossible Foods at food shows, distributors sales meetings, and trainingsNegotiate and manage contracts, marketing agreements, and growth programsAnalyze Broker and Distributor reports and provide bi-weekly summaries to internal team members regarding partner performanceManage administrative responsibilities with partners, including sample shipments, document and information requests, provide competitive intelligence reports and market feedback, support supply chain needs, and facilitate invoices/deductionsBasic Qualifications:
8+ years experience building relationships with FS Operators, Distributors, and Brokers at the regional/national level; Ability to travel 40-60% of time.Seasoned communicator; both written and spoken - experience creating and giving presentations a must.Proven track record of achieving sales targets.Must reside in the West Region (Preferred Markets are Los Angeles or San Francisco)Preferred Qualifications:
Experience selling novel CPG product in Foodservice a plusA bias towards action - you have an entrepreneurial mentality, can make and own decisions, and you adopt our “Blast Ahead” mentality of grit, action, and perseveranceEmotional intelligence, positive attitude, and the ability to impact change with both internal and external partners (Finance, MarComms, Strategy/Analytics); internal and external relationships are a critical success factor for this roleA growth mindset - you are curious, seek help from others, openly accept feedback, and capitalize on setbacks to move forward more effectivelyExperience triaging inquiries and prioritizing time are critical