Regional Sales Manager - DSD - Texas or Florida

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!