Vice President of Commercial Foodservice Sales

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Commercial Foodservice Sales to join their executive management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the commercial foodservice division, with a focus on retail-related operations. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in commercial foodservice and multi-site operations, particularly in the areas of branding, marketing, and product development. The VP will be tasked with defining and implementing product strategies, preparing annual business plans, and leading the end-to-end process from idea to execution. Strong and creative leadership skills are essential to ensure the highest level of integrity in the implementation of standards and policies, as well as to foster collaboration with peers and stakeholders to meet business objectives. Applicants for the VP position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, with a Master's degree in business administration highly desired. A minimum of 10-15 years' experience in retail management, with a proven track record of increasing responsibility and leadership, is required. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the commercial kitchen market, particularly in the USA, and experience in multi-site operations. Key qualifications include exceptional leadership capabilities, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage profitability. The role also demands a strategic thinker with a hands-on attitude, strong project and program management skills, and the ability to lead in fast-moving, changing environments. Bilingual skills, engineering, and economics knowledge are considered assets.