Area Sales Director

Flowers Foods•Raleigh, NC

21d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Flowers Bakeries is hiring an Area Sales Director to support direct store delivery (DSD) sales and Independent Distributors (IDs). The role supports distributors in managing customer relationships, conducting sales activities, growing their customer bases, identifying new market opportunities, and tracking sales data. The director builds and maintains relationships with key accounts to help ensure promotional and display execution, and uses digital tools to demonstrate execution wins and identify growth opportunities. Working with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team, the Area Sales Director analyzes market and territory opportunities to maximize sales and uses consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.

Requirements

Five years of relevant experience in general management or sales.
Experience as a sales representative, distributor, or in another sales position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Sales or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Support DSD sales and Independent Distributors.
Support Independent Distributors in managing customer relationships, engaging in sales activities, growing their customer bases, finding new market opportunities, and tracking sales data.
Build and maintain relationships with key accounts to help ensure promotional and display execution in the market.
Use digital tools to demonstrate execution wins and identify opportunities for continued growth.
Work with the Market Vice President and Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities and maximize sales.
Use consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.