Job Summary :
The Sales Director will outline and communicate sales targets, delegate tasks, and ensure that staff performance meets our standards of excellence. The Sales Manager will conduct regular and extensive research to consolidate and grow our spot in the market. Mentor the sales team, set goals and give resources to the team to help them reach their goals and grow their book of business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Maintain a sound working knowledge of all markets and growing conditions.
- Identify target area of market and business plans for acquisition of new business.
- Mentor and train a team of sales reps.
- Manage team performance and goals by setting an example of excellence, being accessible and creating a culture of teamwork and personal accountability.
- Make presentations of profitable programs to potential and existing customers.
- Work with other teams; buyers, operations and sales support people to communicate customer's needs and preferences.
- Organize and provide assistance for special sales and promotions.
- Manage and lead regular team meetings.
- Walk warehouse-checking product at least once a day.
Peripheral Duties :
Expense reimbursements reconciliation.Special projects as assigned by the supervisor.Desired Minimum Qualifications :
People Management experience in a sales environment.Extensive knowledge of food service and produce.Extensive knowledge of retail and program sales.Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.Strong communication skills are needed to communicate with all levels of management internally and externally.Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with your team, the public and other personnel when performing your duties.Ability to work independently and through others to drive results.Adaptability / Flexibility, with the ability to react quickly to changing requirements from internal and external conditions while maintaining good communication with all parties involved.Critical Thinking : Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Ability to climb, push / pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as required.Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills.Intermediate Computer Skills : Google Suites, Microsoft Office : Outlook, Word, Excel.Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.Safe driving record and proof of insurance.Ability to work flexible hours.