Area Sales Director

Flowers Foods•New York, NY

2d•$74,747 - $90,000

About The Position

Flowers Bakeries has an immediate opening for an Area Sales Director. The role supports direct store delivery (DSD) sales and Independent Distributors (IDs), helping them manage customer relationships, conduct sales activities, grow their customer base, find new market opportunities, and track sales data. The Area Sales Director builds and maintains relationships with key accounts to support promotion and display execution, and uses digital tools to demonstrate execution wins and identify opportunities for continued growth. The Area Sales Director works with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities, maximize sales, and use consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.

Requirements

At least 5 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 direct store delivery (DSD) sales and Independent Distributors (IDs).
Support Independent Distributors in managing customer relationships and engaging in sales activities.
Help Independent Distributors grow their customer base, identify new selling opportunities, and track sales data.
Build and maintain relationships with key accounts to help ensure promotion and display execution in the market.
Use digital tools to demonstrate execution wins and identify 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.