At 1440 Foods, we're on a mission to energize people to unleash their full potential with a portfolio of great-tasting, high-protein snacks and supplements. Our brands Pure Protein®, Body Fortress®, MET-Rx®, and FITCrunch® make better nutrition accessible, enjoyable, and part of an active lifestyle.
As a fast-growing sports and active nutrition company, we are shaping the future of health and wellness in CPG. If you're looking to make a big impact in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment, we'd love to have you on board!
Position Overview
We are seeking a Regional Sales Manager – DSD to lead field execution and distributor performance across a multi-state territory. This role will be responsible for driving case sales, increasing brand visibility, and building strong distributor and retail partnerships.
This is a field-based leadership role requiring hands-on involvement in retail execution, team development, and distributor accountability. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in Direct Store Delivery (DSD) route-to-market models, retail activation, and field sales leadership in the beverage or CPG space.
Ideal candidates for this role will be located in Texas or Florida.
Job Responsibilities
- Build and execute regional business plans that align with national strategies and goals
- Develop and manage a high-performing distributor network to drive sales volume and retail excellence
- Hold DSD partners accountable through performance tracking, sales targets, and regular business reviews
- Strengthen retailer relationships by delivering value-added support, insights, and activation plans
- Partner with field marketing to execute events, retail programs, and brand activations that grow awareness and trial
- Conduct regular market visits to assess execution, identify opportunities, and ensure brand standards are upheld
- Analyze sales data to track performance, create forecasts, and generate actionable insights for leadership
- Support the launch of innovation with sales forecasting, distributor education, and in-market retail support
- Lead training, development, and performance management for field sales team members
- Manage regional budgets and oversee program execution in compliance with company standards
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
- 6+ years of sales experience in the beverage or CPG industry, including people management and DSD distribution leadership
- Strong understanding of retail execution, merchandising, and route-to-market strategies
- Proven ability to drive results through distributor engagement, retail partnerships, and sales team leadership
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Excel, CRM systems, and sales reporting tools
- Demonstrated ability to analyze performance data and make insight-driven decisions
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region
- A passion for wellness, performance-driven brands, and field-based sales execution
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead a critical function in a growing mid-size CPG company.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
If you are a results-oriented sales leader with a passion for DSD excellence and driving retail performance, we invite you to apply and join our team!
