At izzio Artisan Bakery, we believe great bread starts with great ingredients and great people. As the #1 selling and fastest-growing sourdough brand, we craft our bread in small batches using time-honored techniques, simple ingredients, and a passion for quality. Naturally fermented and incredibly delicious, izzio is real artisan sourdough. Our team is at the heart of everything we do and a key ingredient in our success.

We are seeking a motivated, relationship-driven sales professional to help expand our presence throughout the Midwest and develop lasting partnerships with customers across the retail channel.

Position Summary

The Regional Sales Manager,  Retail Sales Midwest , will be responsible for supporting and driving sales growth throughout the assigned territory. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, early-career sales professional who is eager to build customer relationships, develop new business, and grow with an established artisan bakery brand.

Working closely with company leadership and internal sales and cross-functional teams, the Regional Sales Manager will identify new business opportunities, strengthen existing customer partnerships, and execute sales strategies that increase revenue, market penetration, and brand awareness.

The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, commercially minded, and passionate about food. They should be comfortable working independently, traveling throughout the region, and building relationships with customers and distribution partners.

Sales Growth & Business Development

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Midwest region.
• Build and maintain relationships with distributors, retailers, and other key customers.
• Execute regional sales plans to achieve revenue, volume, and distribution goals.
• Prospect new accounts and develop a consistent pipeline of qualified sales opportunities.
• Present Izzio Artisan Bakery products, communicate product benefits, and identify opportunities to expand product placement.
• Monitor sales performance and proactively identify opportunities to increase market share.

Account Management & Customer Relationships

• Establish strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Support account onboarding, product launches, promotions, and new product introductions.
• Conduct regular customer visits, sales presentations, and business reviews.
• Respond to customer needs and coordinate internally to resolve service or product-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts through additional products, placements, and distribution.

Territory Management

• Develop and manage a strategic territory plan covering assigned Midwest markets.
• Prioritize accounts and sales activities to maximize growth and productivity.
• Travel throughout the territory to meet customers, visit distribution partners, and identify new opportunities.
• Track sales activity, pipeline development, account performance, and competitive activity.
• Provide regular updates, forecasts, and reports to sales leadership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams, including sales, marketing, customer service, and operations, to support customer success.
• Communicate market feedback, customer trends, and competitive insights to company leadership.
• Support promotional programs and initiatives designed to increase product awareness and sales.
• Help ensure customer expectations align with product availability, service capabilities, and company objectives.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in regional/territory sales, account management, business development, or customer-facing roles preferred.
• Prior work experience in commercial Food Manufacturing focused on Retail is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and present products confidently.
• Demonstrated initiative, organization, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a field-based sales environment.
• Comfort working with sales reports, forecasts, customer data, and CRM tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Position requires extensive travel (75 %+) and the willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned Midwest territory.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company travel requirements.

Reports to: SVP of Sales Operations

Location: Midwest region

Position Closing Date: 11/28/2026

Compensation Range: $90,000 to $105,000 plus bonus of up to 15% base compensation

Compensation is based on level of experience, other relevant experience, and requirements of the position. The range provided serves only as a guideline and does not automatically qualify all candidates (internal or external) for the high end of the range.

At izzio, we believe great work starts with happy, supported people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and thoughtful benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. From competitive pay to career growth opportunities, we’re committed to supporting you.

Our Benefits Include:

• Compensation: Competitive base salaries (commensurate with experience) along with potential bonus program and other recognitions dependent upon role.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you and your family covered.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Growth & Development: We are committed to the growth of our employees by providing ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and pathways to advance your career.
• Breadquarters Perks: Weekly take-home bread, because real sourdough bread is part of your life, not just your job. You’ll also enjoy the occasional team meal, first tastes of our innovation, and coffee is provided at the office.
• Recognition: izzio encourages a recognition culture and offers opportunities to recognize peers via our Employee Portal Recognition & Rewards.

At izzio, you’re more than just an employee, you’re a key ingredient in our success. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, and innovation, and we’re proud to create breads that bring joy to our customers every day. When you join our team, you become part of a community that respects your contributions, supports your growth, and celebrates the art of baking together.

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.