SVP, Product Sales

National Restaurant Association • Chicago, IL • 1d ago

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he restaurant industry is the second-largest private sector employer in the U.S. and provides pathways to opportunity for Americans from all walks of lifefrom students just starting their careers to veterans transitioning after years of military service. The National Restaurant Association{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} offers a robust suite of products and partnership opportunities that support excellence in business operations, professional learning, skills development, and certification for hundreds of thousands of foodservice and hospitality establishments that employ this critical workforce. As Senior Vice President of Product Sales, you will shape and execute the sales strategy for our B2B product portfolio and create a high-functioning sales operation to meet ambitious revenue and growth targets in an increasingly competitive market.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Product Officer, you will lead a team of 38 with 5 direct reports across multiple channels, including restaurant and food service industry, academic, international, career and workforce advancement, and strategic partnerships. This is a high-impact revenue operations role that partners closely with product, marketing, and sales leadership to scale the Associations reach and position our products as the trusted choice across the restaurant and hospitality industries, both in the U.S. and internationally. The Association is investing in a comprehensive business transformation, and you will have the flexibility and active support of the board and senior leadership to make data-driven improvements to sales team structure and territory design, compensation and incentive models, and pricing and product strategy.

As part of this transformation, the Association is making significant technology upgrades to ServSafe, our flagship product suite, strengthening the value proposition for customers and creating new opportunities for growth across the portfolio. By building a more intentional sales enablement approach, you will help the sales team fully capitalize on these improvements with product-specific training and resources to capture greater market share while maintaining stability across major corporate accounts.

This is an opportunity to lead the next phase of go-to-market strategy for our \$100 million organization by translating the Associations unique assetsgold-standard training and certification products, regulatory influence, and deep subject-matter expertiseinto needs-based sales approaches customized per product and customer segment.

We are partnering with an executive search firm on this critical role. Please use the link below to formally apply directly to Staffing Advisors.

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How Youll Make an Impact

Success in your first 1-2 years will be demonstrated by measurable progress across revenue growth, pipeline performance, market expansion, and sales team effectiveness. Priorities include:

Structure the sales organization to align with the product portfolio

with clear roles for new business development and account management and redesigned territory assignments. Develop a performance-based compensation plan that incentivizes new customer acquisition and expansion of existing accounts

Leverage existing data infrastructure to track pipelines,

performance, and forecasts in real time, improving accuracy, visibility, and close rates. Establish consistent KPIs and reporting so teams can move opportunities forward efficiently.

Clarify and formalize sales methodology, competitive positioning,

and customer engagement strategy. Establish a consultative selling approach that reflects product value and customer segment. Develop enablement frameworks to help reps differentiate across the portfolio and sell effectively.

Strengthen pricing integrity and resolve any inconsistencies across

the customer base. Develop and test alternative pricing models, including subscription or library-based options beyond per-seat pricing.

Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits

This role offers a hybrid schedule with three days in-office each

week, based in Chicago (preferred), Washington, DC, or Orlando. Travel is anticipated, up to 30%.

The total compensation package includes a salary of \$275K 300K base

with performance-based bonus potential. We offer an outstanding benefits package including a 401(k) with 6% matching; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; HSA and FSA options; short- and long-term disability; and generous leave. Additional benefits include support for professional development, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and lead the sales strategy to achieve ambitious revenue and growth targets.

Partner with the executive team on go-to-market strategy, pricing models, and new market expans

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