NEWLY CREATED: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SALES DIRECTOR - EASTERN REGION
GREAT IMPACT POSITION - GROUND FLOOR OPPORTUNITY WITH A WELL ESTABLISHED DELI COMPANY!
Our client is the leading manufacturer of super-premium deli products with established success in high-end specialty retail and up-market foodservice. Taste tests have proved the superiority of their product over others with their supreme natural quality and outstanding taste. One bite and you will be hooked! Our client is seeking a sales professional to develop opportunity in specialty-oriented supermarkets and strategic, high-visibility foodservice targets. Current products - including a variety of pastramis, corned beefs, turkeys, and others. Instantly recognized for their world's-best quality. Additional products in development.
Position Summary:
The Business Development & Sales Director (BDSD) is responsible for the strategic plan for selling brand products - both planning and execution. The BDSD is also responsible for the overall leadership of go-to-market for the brand including its continued development, management and sales. Must provide an exceptional level of market insight, C-Level access at key accounts, and post-sales service delivered with passion, innovation, and consistency.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following:
5-7 years experience sales in the Premium Deli Category with progressive responsibility New brand introduction/development experience a big plus High-achieving history working for a retailer as a buyer or for a manufacturer in product development/brand management in Deli A demonstrated record of accomplishments working independently, with frequent travel Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, scale and manage strategic plans for selling Deli products within defined territory, and develop plan for regional, super-regional, and eventual national growth. Accountability extends to direct accounts, distributors, and brokers. Key areas will include sales, share, distribution, promotion, pricing, merchandising and financial management. Evaluate and communicate to the company's executives on competitive marketing, pricing and distribution activities. Develop and maintain retail merchandising and promotional calendar by retailer to support strategic plans. Maintain accurate distribution records and databases in automated systems as necessary. Manage trade-spend, sales budgets, and other spending within company policy. Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred. Computer Skills: Computer literate: Excel basics including pivot tables, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet basics, willingness to learn. ACT, Salesforce, or equivalent. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Driver's License is required. Compensation:
Base commensurate with experience plus generous incentives on direct sales and override on channels managed. You grow and manage sales, you participate in company's growth.
CALL IMMEDIATELY - IDEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ASPIRING SALES PROFESSIONAL - WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE LONG!
Contact Information
Kinsa Group Kinsa Group provides recruiting services with a specific focus on the food & beverage processing industries. Recruiting throughout the United States for the past 25 years, we recruit highly qualified professionals and senior-to-executive level management candidates.
We are interested in candidates for our job postings in the following disciplines: Executive / General Management, Sales / Marketing, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Services / R&D / QA, Human Resources, Supply Chain / Logistics, Accounting / Finance.