Area Sales Director-Toledo, OH

Flowers Foods•Toledo, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Flowers Bakeries has an immediate opening for an Area Sales Director. This role is responsible for supporting DSD (direct store delivery) sales and IDs (Independent Distributors). The Area Sales Director will support IDs in managing customer relationships, engaging in sales activities, growing their customer base, seeking new selling opportunities in the market, and tracking sales data. The position involves building and maintaining solid customer relationships with key accounts to ensure promotion and display execution in the market. Utilizing digital tools, the Area Sales Director will demonstrate execution wins and identify opportunities for continued growth. The role also includes working with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities to maximize sales, and 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

Support 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, and track sales data.
Build and maintain solid customer relationships with key accounts.
Ensure promotion and display execution in the market.
Utilize digital tools to show execution wins and opportunities for continued growth.
Work with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities to maximize sales.
Use consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.