Route Sales Director - Growth & Leadership Training

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Leadership training

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Route Sales Director to lead and grow the Route Sales team. The role focuses on managing customer relationships, driving sales, and expanding the customer base in the market.

The position emphasizes hands-on interaction with customers and Route Sales Representatives, with strategic input to improve sales and brand recognition. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, with a minimum of 5 years in management or sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in general management or sales.
• Past experience as a sales rep, distributor, or other sales position required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general business operations and activities within assigned area; develop budget and market merchandising and advertising in partnership with the Business Units and Marketing for assigned area.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in carrying out job duties.
• Call on customers to promote additional sales and brand awareness with Route Sales Representatives.
• Advise RSRs on maintaining and developing relationships with customers.
• Plan and maintain a schedule of regular key account visits to build rapport and generate increased sales.
• Collaborate with Market VP and RSRs to analyze market and territory opportunities to increase sales and grow territories.

Skills

Sales

General management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Route Sales Director to lead and grow the Route Sales team. The role focuses on managing customer relationships, driving sales, and expanding the customer base in the market.

The position emphasizes hands-on interaction with customers and Route Sales Representatives, with strategic input to improve sales and brand recognition. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, with a minimum of 5 years in management or sales.