REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR - FLIK INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS TX, CO (REMOTE)
About The Position
What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions. We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish. Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just foodservice – we take it to the next level by offering cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily. By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming, and doing what’s right, every time. We are Nourishing a Brighter Future.We love to win, and we do it by creating a culture of care and performance. Our secret sauce is our culture. We are #1 in our industry through passion, teamwork and results. We win clean and we have a great time doing it. Reporting to the Regional Vice President of Sales, the Regional Sales Director (RSD) is responsible for directing sales activities in TX, CO, OK, NM, and UT and will play a key role in leveraging Flik resources to ensure continued success. This is an advanced individual contributor role that requires a “hunter” strategic background. This candidate must reside in a major Texas market or Denver, CO and near a major airport.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years’ experience in new business development; food services experience preferred
- A track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas and targets over time
- Developing winning sales proposals and responding to complex RFP’s
- Strong computer skills and ability to work with CRM database management system
- Ability to represent the organization at a variety of industry and non-industry events.
- Excellent communication skills
- Think logically with a common sense approach
- High energy level, strong executive presence and the ability to progress further in the organization
- Experience in selling at a VP level
- Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned territory and occasionally outside of territory
- Team Player who wants to be part of and contribute to the success of a top-caliber sales organization
- Interested candidates should have a BA or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Strong sales and sales-related function skills including commitment to Compass Sales Process
- Drive new business revenue aggressively while ensuring strong profitability
- Developing winning sales proposals and responding to complex RFP’s
- Excellent rapport and relationship builder over the long-term selling cycle
- Identify necessary support resources to successfully close new business
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities; strong time management skills
- Consistently exceed sales quotas
- High energy, positive attitude and excellent communication/presentation skills
- Communicate effectively across the organization both horizontally and vertically. Partner with operating colleagues.
Benefits
- annual bonus payouts
- 401k
- expense account
- company-provided vehicle
- paid vacation
- proactive learning and development
- career pathing
- loads of opportunity for internal mobility
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
