Now Hiring - Agrohansa, Inc. - Sales Director - Food Industry (Houston, TX) in Houston, TX

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_ SALES DIRECTOR - FOOD INDUSTRY _ ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead our sales operations in the food industry across the Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana regions. This is a strategic leadership position for a results-driven professional who understands the complexities of food distribution and has established relationships within the nonprofit and wholesale food sectors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets across TX, OK, and LA territories
• Build and maintain relationships with food banks, NGOs, and nonprofit organizations
• Manage accounts with food wholesalers and distribution partners
• Expand market presence with supermarket chains and regional retailers
• Lead business development initiatives on Produce Row and within produce distribution channels
• Oversee sales team performance and provide strategic direction
• Analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with key accounts
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and finance teams to ensure customer satisfaction
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 7+ years of sales experience in the food industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record selling to food banks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Demonstrated experience working with food wholesalers
• Strong familiarity with Produce Row operations and produce distribution networks
• Established relationships with supermarket chains and retail buyers
• Knowledge of Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana food distribution markets (required)
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the territory (up to 50%) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Existing network of contacts within food banks, NGOs, and wholesale food sector
• Experience with food safety regulations and compliance standards
• Knowledge of USDA programs and emergency food assistance networks
• CRM software proficiency (Salesforce or similar)
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person