VP of Market Sales
VP of Market Sales
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$ 108000 - 128000
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Job Description
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; its about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Natures Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Daves Killer Bread the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse and the sweet delights of Tastykake each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity Respect & Inclusion Sustainability Passion and a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success Flowers Foods is more than a bakery its a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.
Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation holidays and parental leave
Benefits may vary depending on your work location.
Bringing Home the Dough
Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries is looking to add a talented VP of Market Sales to our quickly growing sales team!
Title:VP of Market Sales
Salary Range: $108000 $128000/year
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Market Sales is responsible for driving positive results around key performance indicators across assigned market. This role will require flexibility to work during non-traditional working hours and possibly on weekends and holidays. It may also require periodic overnight travel up to approximately 50% based on business needs.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
- Responsible for executing sales strategies across all channels including retail e-commerce and wholesale based on guidance from the manager - Regional Vice President (RVP)
- Lead the team to execute local sales plans drive revenue growth and pursue new business to achieve period and annual goals
- Maintain close contact with RVP and provide updates on performance results and competitor activity to ensure talent and sales plans are aligned to business needs and market demands
- Analyze on-going market trends of customer and product sales data including competitor activity (pricing products promotions space position people etc.) to identify new business opportunities
- Provide industry standards and best practices advice to assist sales team in their relationship efforts so they can successfully execute against plan
- Ensure the team are utilizing Go Spot Check and sharing Sales Data Warehouse reporting to monitor units and dollar sales profit margin stale to drive business conversations with sales representatives and customer accounts
- Provide team with proper guidance direction and assistance to achieve profit goals and compliance with all applicable policies and procedures (e.g. customer service requirements equipment vehicle warehouse and other sales-related areas recruitment retention orientation training discipline safety record keeping EEO and other HR-related areas)
- Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the team. Act as a coach and mentor to build understanding and use of available information including the professional presentation of information/knowledge to our customers and employees to blend company goals with customer/employee goals. Assist frontline managers with managing performance and expectations within their teams
- Interact with and visit key customer accounts to build rapport and increase selling opportunities
- Collaborate with cross functional teams including manufacturing shipping marketing key accounts and product innovation to ensure a flawless execution of sales initiatives
- Maintain close contact with other Market Vice Presidents to stay informed on cross-regional activity and to share key success that could contribute to achieving overall sales growth goals
- Perform other duties deemed to be an integral part of the position including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules adherence to attendance policies and other applicable operating rules policies and procedures
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years relevant experience in general management or sales
- Experience as Area Sales Director or similar position preferred
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
Bachelors degree required preferably in Sales or Business Administration
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age veteran status disability status or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability please send an e-mail to Ari Weir at or.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
