(Title can be adjusted based on candidate seniority)
Company: VG Trading USA Inc. — U.S. representative office of VICI / Vičiūnai Group , one of the largest seafood & frozen food manufacturers in Europe (global production, exporting to 80+ countries). Location:United States (preferably East Coast: NJ / NY / FL, but open for other states)
Hybrid / Remote — frequent travel to retailers & brokers.
We are looking for a highly connected sales professional who can quickly introduce and place VICI products into U.S. retail grocery chains.
This is NOT a learning role .
We need someone who already knows supermarket buyers and decision makers and can deliver results fast .
- Open new accounts with supermarket chains and distributors (regional and national).
- Present VICI product portfolio to buyers and secure listings .
- Leverage existing personal buyer network to speed up product entry.
- Manage the entire sales cycle end-to-end:
- Work with brokers, distributors, and 3PL warehouses to ensure execution.
- Align with marketing on tasting events, trade shows, TPR, campaigns, and shelf activation.
- Monitor competitive environment: pricing, shelf share, promotion strategy.
- Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline, and activity reports directly to the CEO (U.S.) .
Requirements (MUST HAVE)
- Proven sales experience in frozen food / seafood / CPG retail .
- Existing buyer relationships — for example:
- Experience working with brokers and distributors (KeHE, UNFI, etc.).
- A track record of opening accounts and closing deals .
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
- Self-driven, proactive, results-oriented, hunter mentality .
If you do not already have buyer contacts, this role is NOT a fit.
- Knowledge of retail promotion planning (TPR, tastings, demos, marketing funds).
- Experience launching imported brands into the U.S. market.
The compensation package for this role is flexible, as we are targeting experienced, high-level professionals with strong U.S. retail relationships. Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, current earnings, and the value they can bring to our U.S. expansion.
To clarify: we are not looking for low-cost or junior profiles . Please present only strong, proven candidates.
- Strong international brand — VICI (Vičiūnai Group)
- Broad portfolio: seafood (surimi crab sticks, salmon, cod), dumplings/gyoza, crepes, frozen meals
- Full operational support (warehouse, logistics, U.S. marketing, brokers, samples)
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