Zone Sales Leader

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading baking company located in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking an experienced sales manager to enhance sales operations and lead a market area team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of management experience in food sales, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software tools. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Vehicle Reimbursement Program

Annual Bonus Eligibility

401k & Company Match

On the Job Training

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management experience in food sales or similar.
• Ability to lead and engage a team effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of sales operations best practices.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Ensure achievement of field sales objectives.

Skills

Management experience in food sales

Presentation skills

Bilingual – English/Spanish

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: $115,300 - $161,400
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Vehicle Reimbursement Program
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• 401k & Company Match
• On the Job Training with Advancement Opportunities

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead execution of the sales and sales operations Direct Store Delivery Excellence (DSDE) best practices.
• Lead and engage a market area team to create effective sales strategies to maximize sales growth.
• Accountable for achieving objectives by ensuring critical field sales initiatives are developed, managed, and executed effectively in the zone marketplace and within the sales centers.
• Be part of a team in an extraordinary organization where you can bring your authentic self to work each and every day.

Position Requirements:

• 7+ years of management experience in all aspects of food sales or comparable industry.
• Experience leading salaried associates with team responsibility.
• Excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate and influence others.
• Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus.

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.