Director of Sales, Central Region

Job overview

The Director of Sales, Central Region works onsite in Manteno, IL. The stated salary range is $150,000–$200,000 per year. Urban Farmer seeks to expand its presence across sales channels through revenue growth, customer relationships, and sales-team leadership. The director develops sales strategy, leads and develops sales staff, manages key customer and distributor relationships, and oversees forecasting and performance reporting. The role aligns sales plans with operational capabilities and supports growth across regional and national markets.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute sales strategies
• identify markets and distribution opportunities
• set targets and KPIs
• analyze market and customer trends
• collaborate with marketing
• lead, recruit, train, and coach sales staff
• manage key customer and partner relationships
• negotiate contracts and pricing
• prepare forecasts and budgets
• report performance to executive leadership
• use CRM and analytics tools
• and represent the company at industry events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of sales

central region

urban farmer

manteno il

onsite

sales strategy

revenue growth

team leadership

food manufacturing

cpg

customer relationships

$150k–$200k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 8–12+ years of progressive sales experience, including leadership in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or a related industry. A bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA is preferred. Travel for customer visits, trade shows, and company events is required as needed.

About the employer

Urban Farmer LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.