Vice President of Sales

Vice President of Sales | Sun Noodle Hoboken, New Jersey · Travel 50–75% · Reports to the PresidentDo you bring warmth, energy and joy to everything you touch? And do you love noodles? Founded in Hawai'i in 1981, Sun Noodle is a family-owned company devoted to the craft of fresh, premium noodles. From our production facilities in Hawai'i, California, New Jersey and Rotterdam, we serve world-class chefs and everyday noodle lovers alike. Through quality, creativity and care, we aim to brighten people's days, one bowl at a time.We're out to disrupt the noodle category, and we're looking for a sales leader to help lead the charge.The role As VP of Sales, you'll head the sales department and own its performance, plans, goals and talent. You'll report to the President, sit on the executive team, and serve as sales liaison to our Board of Advisors.You'll build and run our strategy across foodservice and retail, growing sales through restaurants, regional and national retailers, independent specialty food stores and third-party distributors. Specialty retail and Costco are top priorities, and you'll speak fluently to both American and Asian marketplaces.We're a small team that wears many hats, so we want someone self-motivated who does whatever the moment needs.What you'll doOwn the sales strategy and tie it to our company vision and revenue goalsLead, train, mentor and motivate the sales team, and build the processes behind itSet goals and quotas, and build the department budget and incentive planTrack the market and our competitorsPartner with other departments on forecasts that optimize working capital and supply chain executionWork with Marketing on product launches, campaigns and trade showsDefine the metrics that measure sales performance, and act on what they showBuild partnerships in the field with foodservice operators, key retailers and distributorsWhat you bringYou LOVE noodles and have a genuine interest in Japanese culture10+ years in sales, all in the food industryFoodservice experience is a mustA track record of meeting or beating brand and revenue targetsStrong leadership: you build, develop and motivate teamsStrong contract administration and deal negotiation experienceComfort with data, reporting and presenting to leadershipA hands-on, results-driven style, with urgency and a strong focus on profitExperience in an entrepreneurial environmentExcellent communication, organization and follow-throughBA or BS degreeExperience with multicultural customers and teams is a strong plusERP experience (Dynamics 365) preferredBonus: fluent in JapaneseWhat we offerThe chance to shape an iconic, growing food brandA culture built on craftsmanship, collaboration and continuous improvementCompetitive salary plus performance bonusMedical, dental and vision coverage401(k) and PTOCamaraderie, fun company events and plenty of noodle tastingsAll the noodles you can eat Additional Job Application TermsThis job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, and West Virginia.We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks. If you do not hear back in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities in the future.Do you agree to the additional job application terms outlined here:View LinkedIn Terms