Flowers Foods Sales and warehouse manager

Flowers Foods•Kent, WA

3d•$74,747 - $86,000

About The Position

Flowers Bakeries is hiring an Area Sales Director to support direct store delivery (DSD) sales and Independent Distributors (IDs). The position supports distributors in managing customer relationships, conducting sales activities, expanding customer bases, pursuing new market opportunities, and tracking sales data. It also develops and maintains relationships with key accounts to help ensure promotion and display execution. The Area Sales Director uses digital tools to demonstrate execution results and identify growth opportunities, 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.

Requirements

Five years of relevant experience in general management or sales.
Experience as a sales representative, distributor, or in another sales position.
Ability 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’ efforts.
Help Independent Distributors manage customer relationships, engage in sales activities, grow customer bases, pursue new market opportunities, and track sales data.
Build and maintain relationships with key accounts to support promotion and display execution.
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.