Sales Manager

Overview

Young Guns Hatch Chile Company is seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Manager to lead sales growth, develop strong customer relationships, and oversee sales activities across our Frozen, Shelf Stable, and Fresh Hatch chile product categories.

The Sales Manager will work closely with leadership, operations, finance, procurement, and logistics to develop sales strategies, manage key accounts, coordinate inventory needs, and achieve revenue goals. This position requires strong leadership, communication, organization, and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily sales operations, develop sales strategies, and achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with distributors, retailers, food manufacturers, brokers, and key customers.
• Identify new business opportunities, negotiate pricing, and support customer contracts and sales agreements.
• Develop annual sales plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance goals.
• Oversee sales activities for Frozen, Shelf Stable, and Fresh Hatch chile products.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure inventory availability and timely customer deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels, customer demand, seasonal production schedules, and product availability.
• Support pricing decisions, profit margins, cost analysis, and sales reporting.
• Lead and support broker partners by establishing expectations, communicating goals, and reviewing performance.
• Collaborate with management on business planning, process improvements, and company growth.
• Maintain accurate sales records, customer communications, and account information.
• Provide excellent customer service while resolving concerns and maintaining long-term business relationships.

Experience

• Experience in sales management, account management, business development, or operations management.
• Strong leadership, team management, and professional communication skills.
• Experience managing customer accounts, negotiating pricing, and developing sales strategies.
• Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, forecasting, budgeting, and basic financial analysis.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, time management, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and manage changing business priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, sales reporting, and business management systems.
• Strong customer service skills and professional phone and email etiquette.
• Experience in food manufacturing, food distribution, wholesale sales, agriculture, or retail sales is preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills are a plus.

Our ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can build customer relationships, drive sales growth, manage business priorities, and work closely with operations to help Young Guns Hatch Chile Company continue expanding its presence in the market.

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Grocery Stores, Retail Chains, and Supermarkets.: 3 years (Required)
• Fresh Chile, Frozen Chile, and Co-packing industries: 3 years (Required)
• Sales management: 3 years (Required)
• Food Manufacturers, and Distributors.: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hatch, NM 87937