Area Sales Director

Flowers Foods Inc.•Louisville, KY

33d

About The Position

Flowers Bakeries has an immediate opening for an Area Sales Director. An Area Sales Director is responsible for supporting DSD (direct store delivery) sales and IDs (Independent Distributors). In this role you will support IDs' efforts to manage customer relationships, engage in sales activities, grow their customer base, seek new selling opportunities in the market, and track sales data. You will build and maintain solid customer relationships with key accounts, that will help ensure promotion and display execution in the market. Utilizing digital tools, you will be able to show execution wins and opportunities for continued growth. The Area Sales Director will work with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities to maximize sales, while using consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.

Requirements

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

5 years of relevant experience in general management or sales. Experience as a sales rep, distributor, or other sales position required.
Bachelor's degree (preferably Sales or Business Administration) or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

supporting DSD (direct store delivery) sales and IDs (Independent Distributors)
support IDs' efforts to manage customer relationships
engage in sales activities
grow their customer base
seek new selling opportunities in the market
track sales data
build and maintain solid customer relationships with key accounts
ensure promotion and display execution in the market
Utilizing digital tools, you will be able to show execution wins and opportunities for continued growth.
analyze market and territory opportunities to maximize sales
using consumer insights to adjust sales strategies