Director Sales

Summary

Director of Sales

 

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a Director of Sales who will be responsible for the overall management of the assigned market(s). Title of Director Sales (vs. Sales Manager) is awarded based on a combination of the market’s volume, a number of customers and associated complexity, and the market’s strategic importance. The position is responsible for achieving the market’s Profit and Loss (“P&L”) targets, generating new business opportunities, and managing the business unit operations. It is a pivotal role in the management of the team members responsible for achieving client deliverables related to each client’s budget and bonus objectives.

 

 

 

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Manage business unit resources to deliver EBITDA* objective. [* Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization]
• Identify revenue opportunities and align business unit resources to gain those new revenue opportunities.
• Work with the Business Development Manager (BDM) to organize a business unit team to retain and grow all client relationships.
• Work with all roles that have direct customer responsibility to build and nurture strong customer relationships at the mid to senior level of the organization.
• Manage and lead staffing priorities so that workload balancing/utilization is maximized.
• Ability to anticipate future market changes so that resources can be adjusted accordingly; this includes planning for new revenue growth as well as customer shifts/consolidations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience in Sales
• 10+ years of experience in sales, consumer packaged goods, and/or food brokerage organization or equivalent
• 5 years of successfully managing a P&L, budgeting and forecasting, and managing client expectations either personally or through a team
• 5 years previous experience with managing direct reports
• Extensive understanding of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively

 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

 

Position Summary

Responsible for the overall management of assigned market(s). Title of Director Sales (vs. Sales Manager) is awarded based on a combination of the market’s volume, number of customers and associated complexity, and the market’s strategic importance. The position is responsible for achieving the market’s Profit and Loss (“P&L”) targets, generating new business opportunities, and managing the business unit operations. It is a pivotal role in the management of the team members responsible for achieving client deliverables related to each client’s budget and bonus objectives.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve P&L targets:  Manage business unit resources to deliver EBITDA* objective. [* Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization]
• Drive revenue growth:  Identify revenue opportunities and align business unit resources to gain those new revenue opportunities.
• Client Management:  Work with the BDM to organize business unit team to retain and grow all client relationships. In conjunction with the BDM, ensure that a plan is in place with each client to achieve client Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) to create “raving fans”.
• Customer Relationships:  Work with all roles that have direct customer responsibility to build and nurture strong customer relationships at the mid to senior level of the organization; help sales associates establish a pattern of regular communication and business reviews to create “raving fans” of our customers.
• Team Leadership:  Manage and lead staffing priorities so that workload balancing/utilization is maximized. Engage associates so