Route Sales Growth Director

Flowers Bakeries; Wilton (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Leadership training

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Route Sales Director to lead Route Sales Supervisors, Representatives and Trainees, driving sales growth on company routes and strengthening customer relationships. This role requires managing operations, analyzing sales data, and developing strategies to expand the customer base and brand presence.

Travel and non-traditional hours may be involved. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in general management or sales, 1+ year in retail food sales, and a bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in general management or sales.
• Minimum of 1 year in retail sales in food and beverage preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Sales or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead a team of Route Sales Supervisors, Route Sales Representatives and Route Sales Trainees.
• Oversee general business operations and activities on assigned company operated routes.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in carrying out job duties.
• Manage route performance to the key performance indicators; drive compliance to best practices of Lepage company route sales requirements.
• Meet with customers regularly to promote additional sales and brand awareness.
• Plan and maintain a schedule of regular key account visits to build rapport and generate increased sales.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train new Route Sales Representatives and Route Sales Specialists.
• Must be able to obtain DOT medical certification to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
• Ensure compliance of assigned company operated routes to all company policies and DOT regulations.

Skills

General management

Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Route Sales Director to lead Route Sales Supervisors, Representatives and Trainees, driving sales growth on company routes and strengthening customer relationships. This role requires managing operations, analyzing sales data, and developing strategies to expand the customer base and brand presence.

Travel and non-traditional hours may be involved. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in general management or sales, 1+ year in retail food sales, and a bachelor's degree