Area Sales Director - Chandler

Flowers Foods • Phoenix, AZ

20d • $69,856 - $77,210

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 IDs in managing customer relationships, conducting sales activities, growing their customer base, pursuing new market selling opportunities, and tracking sales data. The Area Sales Director also builds and maintains relationships with key accounts to help ensure promotion and display execution in the market. Digital tools are used to demonstrate execution wins and identify opportunities for continued growth. The role works 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. Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and skills may supplement the stated minimum requirements.

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 direct store delivery sales and Independent Distributors.
• Support Independent Distributors in managing customer relationships and engaging in sales activities.
• Help Independent Distributors grow their customer base and pursue new selling opportunities in the market.
• Track sales data.
• Build and maintain solid relationships with key accounts to help ensure promotion and display execution.
• Use digital tools to demonstrate execution wins and identify opportunities for continued growth.
• Work with the Market Vice President and 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.
• Competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior