Regional Bakery Sales Director: Drive Distributor Growth

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Professional growth and leadership培训

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Area Sales Director to support direct store delivery and independent distributors, build key account relationships, and drive growth across markets.

You will work with a Market Vice President and Sales Enablement to analyze market opportunities, track data, and leverage consumer insights to refine sales strategies for sustained success.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in general management or sales.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Sales or Business Administration) or equivalent experience
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT Medical Card
• Valid Driver's License and Safe Driving Record
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• An Area Sales Director is responsible for supporting DSD (direct store delivery) sales and IDs (Independent Distributors). In this role you will support IDs’ efforts to manage customer relationships, engage in sales activities, grow their customer base, seek new selling opportunities in the market, and track sales data.
• You will build and maintain solid customer relationships with key accounts, that will help ensure promotion and display execution in the market.
• Utilizing digital tools, you will be able to show execution wins and opportunities for continued growth.
• The Area Sales Director will work with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities to maximize sales, while using consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Sales or Business Administration) or equivalent experience

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Area Sales Director to support direct store delivery and independent distributors, build key account relationships, and drive growth across markets.

You will work with a Market Vice President and Sales Enablement to analyze market opportunities, track data, and leverage consumer insights to refine sales strategies for sustained success.