Executive Director of Retail Sales

Executive Director of Sales

Location: Remote, up to 35% travel

About the Company:
For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Lead a national sales strategy. Influence top retail partnerships. Build the future of a growing category.

Clemens Food Group is seeking a strategic and inspiring Executive Director of Sales to lead growth across key U.S. regions, including the Southeast, Midwest, and West Coast. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping sales strategy, expanding major retail partnerships, and developing a high-performing team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are energized by leading people, driving growth, and influencing enterprise-level strategy—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of Regional Sales Managers and broker partners to deliver profitable growth
• Own strategic relationships with major retail accounts including Meijer, Publix, Albertsons, Kroger, and HEB
• Develop and execute sales strategies for Value Added Pork products across multiple regions
• Coach teams on securing large-scale Private Brand/Own Brand opportunities
• Oversee sales planning, proposals, and presentations to drive new business
• Analyze performance metrics, optimize trade spend, and contribute to annual budgeting
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and stay ahead of market trends

Qualifications & Competencies: 

• 8+ years of retail sales experience at the headquarters level
• Proven success leading high-performing sales teams and delivering profitable growth
• Deep knowledge of the retail meat industry (Fresh, Packaged, Deli, Frozen, Prepared Foods)
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience leveraging syndicated and shipment data
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Why Join Clemens Food Group?

• Impact: Directly influence growth across a critical region of the business
• Career Growth: Clear path toward future Retail VP-level leadership
• Culture: Collaborative, values-driven environment focused on doing the right thing
• Visibility: High exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

Agency Statement:

Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.