Sales Training & Development Manager - Foodservice

About CJ Schwan’s

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima®, Chef One®, Twin Marquis® and Minh®.

Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

We’re looking for a hands‑on, high‑impact Sales Training & Development Manager (individual contributor) to elevate performance across our Food service sales organization. This role sits at the intersection of sales strategy, enablement, and coaching — building scalable learning programs that strengthen frontline execution, accelerate ramp time, and drive measurable business results across operator and distributor channels. This is more than a training role — it’s a business performance role.

Your work will directly impact seller confidence, execution quality, and commercial growth. You’ll partner closely with senior sales leaders and help shape how we develop talent across the Food service organization. This role will be based in our new Hopkins, MN HQ!

If you’re energized by building capability, influencing performance, and driving growth in a dynamic, field‑focused environment — we’d love to connect.

• Design and deliver onboarding and advanced sales training aligned to go‑to‑market priorities
• Build scalable learning paths, playbooks, and role‑based development frameworks
• Partner with Sales Leadership and cross‑functional teams to diagnose capability gaps and deliver practical solutions
• Facilitate engaging live and virtual workshops focused on real selling behaviors
• Embed CRM and enablement tools into seller workflows to drive adoption
• Define success metrics and continuously optimize programs based on performance data

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years’ experience) plus 5+ years in sales enablement, sales training, sales performance in the Food service industry
• Strong understanding of sales processes and performance drivers
• Proven ability to translate strategy into field‑ready solutions
• Exceptional facilitation and stakeholder influence skills
• Analytical mindset with a focus on measurable impact

The base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $139,000 annually, with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well‑being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Organizational Development, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Years of Related
  
  Experience:
  
  5-8+ years of progressive experience in sales enablement, sales training, sales performance, or development roles—ideally within Food service, complex B2B, or field‑centric sales environments.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Demonstrated experience working closely with sales leadership and frontline sellers and designing learning solutions that translate to measurable business results. Proven ability to influence without direct authority across…