Market Sales Leader

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Cromwell, CT is seeking a results-oriented sales professional to drive Direct Store Delivery (DSDE) excellence and achieve growth objectives across the assigned market. You will lead growth plans, build strong store relationships, and execute strategy with frontline teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in customer relations or sales, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; High School diploma required with substitution of education/experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience in customer relations or sales.
• At least 6 months experience leading and influencing others.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales objectives to grow the business by leading DSDE best practices in the market.
• Establish store-level growth plans aligned with Zone objectives for revenue, freshness and realization.
• Communicate plans and conduct quarterly reviews with business partners to identify opportunities and actions.
• Execute growth opportunities to increase market share on strategic brands through DSDE best practices.
• Utilize sales data tools to drive effective decisions with frontline salespeople and drive brand growth with customers via new space and displays.

Skills

Customer relations

Sales

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas’ English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann’s or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:Salary Range: $71,300- $92,700Comprehensive Benefits PackageVehicle Reimbursement ProgramAnnual Bonus Eligibility401k & Company MatchOn the Job Training with Advancement Opportunities#LI-PS1What You Will Be Doing:Responsible for achieving sales objectives to grow the overall business by leading the execution of Direct Store Delivery Excellence (DSDE) best practices in the market.Establish store-level growth plans that connect to the Zone objectives for revenue, freshness, and realization, while building customer relationships that align with planned store-level growth goals. Communicate plans and conduct reviews quarterly with business partners to identify opportunities and action plans.Execute on all growth opportunities to grow market share on strategic brands through the execution of DSDE best practices.Utilize sales data tools to help drive effective decisions with the frontline salespeople as well as drive brand growth with customers through the acquisition of new space and displays.Be part of a team in an extraordinary organization where you can bring your authentic self to work each and every day.Position Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree preferred – High School diploma required.A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.Must be 21 years of age or older.3-5 years of related experience in customer relations or sales.At least 6 months experience leading and influencing others (A combination of training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted).Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT Medical card.Consistent with United States Department of Transportation regulations, the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans [or Vets]Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus.#YOUBELONGATBBUThe physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.