Date Posted: 08/10/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 505498
Industry: Food & Beverage
Job Title: Foodservice Area Manager
Job Location: Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M-F, 8AM - 4PM
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 6
Min Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Business Development, CRM, Distribution, Food & Beverage Industry, Hospitality, MS Excel
Experience Desired: Food distribution, foodservice, or restaurant operations experience (3-5 yrs); Experience managing franchise, retail, or customer accounts to drive sales growth (3-5 yrs); Strong outside sales, territory management, and business development experience (3-5 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Hospitality, Food Service Management, Marketing, Operations, or related field
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
Required Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of experience in food service, food distribution, hospitality, restaurant operations, franchise operations, or outside sales
• Experience developing and maintaining customer relationships
• Strong sales, business development, and account management skills
• Ability to analyze sales data and develop growth strategies
• Strong presentation and training skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience using CRM systems and business reporting tools
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel within assigned territory
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
• Food distribution sales experience
• Restaurant or hospitality leadership experience
• Franchise operations experience
• Beverage industry sales experience
• Experience working with convenience stores, food service operators, or retail accounts
• Territory management experience
Job Summary:
The Area Manager is responsible for driving food sales growth, franchisee and licensee success, and territory expansion within an assigned market. This role serves as a trusted business partner to franchisees and licensees by providing sales support, operational guidance, training, and business development strategies designed to improve profitability and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate combines food service knowledge, relationship management skills, and sales expertise to help customers grow their businesses. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, the ability to analyze operational and sales data, and a passion for helping customers achieve measurable results.
Job Duties
Sales & Territory Development:
• Drive same-store food sales growth and profitability across assigned accounts
• Prospect and develop new customer relationships within the territory
• Identify opportunities to increase food sales and improve customer performance
• Execute territory growth plans to achieve sales and financial objectives
• Present products, promotional programs, and business solutions to customers
Franchise & Licensee Support:
• Build strong relationships with franchisees, licensees, and store personnel
• Provide ongoing operational and sales support to maximize food sales
• Serve as a trusted advisor regarding food programs and product offerings
• Monitor account performance and implement corrective action plans when needed
• Reduce account attrition and support customer retention efforts
Training & Business Consulting:
Train customers and store personnel on-
• Product knowledge
• Sales techniques
• Customer service
• Food safety
• Operational standards
• Company programs and initiatives
• Support implementation of new product launches and promotional programs
Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Analyze sales data, operational metrics, and market trends
• Utilize business intelligence tools and customer data to identify opportunities
• Develop actionable recommendations to improve sales and profitability
• Prepare and present sales reports to leadership
• Monitor key performance indicators and territory objectives
Compliance & Operational Oversight:
• Ensure franchise and license agreements are followed
• Monitor compliance with company standards and operational requirements
• Provide coaching and support to improve operational execution
• Communicate policy updates, marketing initiatives, and procedural changes
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with internal departments to support territory success
• Attend training sessions and company meetings
• Support special projects and initiatives as assigned - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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