Area Sales Director-Sapulpa, OK
About The Position
Flowers Foods, Inc. is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States with $5.1 billion in sales for 2024. The company offers a variety of well-known brands and fosters a culture of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. This role is for an Area Sales Director responsible for supporting Direct Store Delivery (DSD) sales and Independent Distributors (IDs). The position involves managing customer relationships, engaging in sales activities, expanding the customer base, identifying new market opportunities, and tracking sales data. The Area Sales Director will work with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities, maximize sales, and adjust sales strategies using consumer insights. The goal is to ensure promotion and display execution in the market and utilize digital tools to showcase execution wins and growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience as a sales rep, distributor, or other sales position required.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably Sales or Business Administration) or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Supporting DSD (direct store delivery) sales and IDs (Independent Distributors).
- Supporting 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.
- Building and maintaining solid customer relationships with key accounts.
- Ensuring promotion and display execution in the market.
- Utilizing digital tools to show execution wins and opportunities for continued growth.
- Working with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities to maximize sales.
- Using consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
