Framing The Search Assignment

Position: National Sales Director

Client: a 300+ employee, PE-backed protein processor in Wisconsin

The Challenge

A 300-employee, PE-backed protein processor required a National Sales Director to partner with the Vice President of Sales to build multi-channel private label programs.  

The challenge was to find a candidate with strengths in both foodservice and retail who could operate effectively in a lean team and drive profitable sales growth as the business prepared for expanded capacity with a new facility coming online.  

The Solution

3P Partners head hunted and placed a wonderful candidate with a background in private label protein sales in grocery, mass, retail, and foodservice channels. This individual was selected for the position because they were an immediate cultural fit and had a track record of driving profitability and market expansion for similar product lines.

The 3P Difference

We are the industry-leading food and agribusiness executive search firm. We approach experienced candidates who are not actively looking for a new position to give you access to a broader, more qualified talent pool. Our reputation relies on our ability to deliver high-quality service and timely results.

The Results

The client was extremely pleased with our collaborative hiring process and ability to identify a candidate who not only had extensive industry experience but was a great cultural fit.