Area Manager (Food and Beverage)

TL;DR

Area Manager (Food and Beverage): Leading a sales team to achieve gross profit targets and implement water treatment and food safety solutions with an accent on B2B sales and technical application in food processing. Focus on mentoring sales representatives, optimizing district operations, and partnering with customer QA and food safety teams.

Location: Anaheim, California, USA

Salary: $102,130 - $149,776

Company

hirify.global is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, offering water treatment chemistries and monitoring systems to improve operational efficiency and environmental impact.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of 5-8 sales representatives to reach gross profit and budget commitments.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen their commercial, technical, and business capabilities.
• Partner with customer QA, operations, and food safety teams, particularly in beef and poultry processing.
• Identify efficiency improvements and manage costs to strengthen business processes.
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers to execute shared accountability plans.
• Ensure alignment with company systems, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Must be based in or be able to work in Anaheim, California, USA.
• College degree and professional experience in B2B sales (specialty chemicals preferred).
• 2-3 years of experience leading or managing a sales team.
• Practical expertise in food and beverage processing, including Cleaning & Disinfection (C&D), Water Treatment, and Food Safety programs.
• Experience with intervention applications in beef and/or poultry processing is highly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive health and wellness benefit plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick time, and floating holidays.
• Sales Incentive Plan and competitive salary.
• Company car, laptop, and phone provided.
• Strong focus on continuous professional development and growth opportunities.