DescriptionPORTA is an authentic Italian manufacturer of artisanal readytocook frozen meals. We produce restaurantquality dishes using only the finest Italian and locallysourced ingredients traditional recipes and a very simple cooking process that takes less than 15minutes.
We want to make every home cook feel like a chef and we do that by making it easier to access order and cook the best that Italy has to offer right in your home.
PORTA currently offers a range of frozen pizzas and ravioli. We distribute in over 1100 grocery stores across the US and Canada. Be the chef in your home kitchen and try PORTA today.
RequirementsBusiness Development & Account Management:
- Develop and implement an annual business plan to deliver profitable sales and achieve yearoveryear volume and profit growth objectives at designated group of Customers Specialty Accounts and Distributors
- Lead the complete sales process through new product sellin new customer acquisition business planning reorders negotiation forecasting trade fund management and business reviews
- Achieve profitable growth through the understanding and implementation of key sales fundamentals; distribution pricing promotion and display
- Strengthen customer relationship by understanding customers strategy and acting as a consultant on product and industry trends
- Create and own internal revenue reporting as well as customerspecific POS data reports to deliver and action weekly insights
Trade Strategy:
- Develop a promotional playbook and execute profitable promotional plans that drive incremental revenue for our retail customers and PORTA
- Demonstrate and build upon financial acumen through the understanding and management of PORTA and customer P&Ls
Shopper Marketing & Customer Activations:
- Partner with customers to drive instore awareness via POS Customized Offers Ads etc. and lead internal creative briefing for all customized marketing activities
- Connect with our retailer partners in stores to foster our relationship and seek product and performance feedback via monthly instore visits
ABOUT YOU
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel Power Point)
- High energy selfstarter as well as collaborative team player
- Selfstarter must thrive in a fastpaced and dynamic company environment
- A valid drivers license access to a vehicle and ability to travel up to 10
SKILLS
- University Bachelors Degree business degree preferred
- Minimum of 35 years of CPG sales experience
- Strategic thinker; business and financial acumen
- Impactful verbal and written communication skills
- Effective customer presentation skills
- Detail oriented with exceptional time management and organizational skills
Benefits - Competitive salary
- Benefits
- Hybrid Work
PORTA is committed to providing a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. Our people are our business and we celebrate our differences encourage a breadth of perspectives and offer equal opportunity for all employees to join and excel at our company. PORTA gladly provides accommodations to candidates if necessary so please send us an email if you would like us to do that for you:
Required Experience:
Manager