Area Sales Director
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 customer bases, identifying new market opportunities, and tracking sales data. It also builds and maintains relationships with key accounts to help ensure promotional and display execution. The director uses digital tools to demonstrate execution results and identify opportunities for growth, and works with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities, maximize sales, and adapt sales strategies using consumer insights. The position requires a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, the ability to acquire and maintain a DOT Medical Card, and that the candidate be at least 21 years old. A competitive salary and total rewards package are offered. The stated salary range is $74,746.95–$90,000.00.
Requirements
- Five years of relevant experience in general management or sales (preferred qualification stated in the posting).
- Experience as a sales representative, distributor, or in another sales position.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 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.
- Five years of relevant experience in general management or sales.
Responsibilities
- Support direct store delivery (DSD) sales and Independent Distributors (IDs).
- Support IDs in managing customer relationships and engaging in sales activities.
- Help IDs grow their customer bases and identify new selling opportunities in the market.
- Track sales data.
- Build and maintain relationships with key accounts to help ensure promotion and display execution in the market.
- Use digital tools to show execution wins and opportunities for continued growth.
- Work with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities and maximize sales.
- Use consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits or coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Professional growth and leadership training.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
