Retail Business Development SoCal

Blount Fine Foods Corp.; California; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision benefits.

401k with Company match.

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Education Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Blount Fine Foods, a family-owned prepared foods manufacturer, is seeking a Sales Manager to develop and lead food service sales in selected markets, aligning with growth objectives and profitability.

You will oversee brokers, manage accounts, plan budgets by customer and distributor, drive 7-12% growth, and collaborate with customer service to maintain satisfaction.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; five years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.
• Out-of-the-box thinking on sales strategies aligned with market strategy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, sales and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee profit and loss.
• Manage sales territory budget.
• Work with key account and distribution partners.
• Plan and budget by customer and distributor to achieve 7-12% profit sales growth.

Conocimientos

Sales management

Broker management

Key account management

Budget planning

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Summary

Manage the development of the food service sales activities in the selected markets in order to meet sales objectives as established.

Responsibilities

• Oversee profit and loss
• Manage sales territory budget
• Work with key account and distribution partners
• Effectively plan and budget by customer and distributor to achieve 7-12% profit sales growth

Broker Management

• Organize and lead multiple brokers across defined sales region
• Work with broker associates in order to educate and motivate.
• Develop and implement broker incentive programs via contests for desired sales accomplishments
• Work with broker associates to maintain distributor and operator marketing programs that are within your marketing budgets
• Maintain active presence in the market via end-user calls and new product cuttings at distributors with an emphasis put on the major operators and distributors.
• Maintain a positive and professional appearance and mind set
• Participate in regional/national multi unit sales penetration as assigned
• Must have thorough knowledge of products (feature/benefits, applications at operator level), pricing, shipping, minimums, etc...
• Gain knowledge of competitors products and develop strategy to sell our products against them
• Control sales expense for travel and entertainment
• Attend all pertinent meetings and company functions
• Participate in annual MBO program
• Work with sales administrator to maintain operator and distributor programs and to keep accounts receivables current
• Work with customer service reps to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
• Maintain accurate, legible reports, i.e. expense, sales, broker recaps, operator call reports in a timely manner
• Other duties with similar skill, work condition, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
• Five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Out of the box thinking on sales strategies that align with the company’s market sales strategy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, sales and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.