Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager

We are seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager to lead and coordinate a team of sales representatives in the Metro NY/NJ market. This role is designed for a proven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments understands diverse consumer markets and is passionate about driving growth in the food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

As Sales Manager you will:

• Lead and inspire a team of sales representatives to consistently meet and exceed assigned targets (volumes spoils new products and overall growth).
• Support the sales team in achieving quarterly and yearly goals.
• Drive promotional activities at the store level (flyers signage secondary locations shelf space expansion etc.).
• Coach train and evaluate sales associates in sales techniques customer relations new product introductions and account development.
• Review sales orders collections route performance accounts receivable and overall objectives monthly with each representative.
• Coordinate route coverage emergency orders demos festivals schedules and initiatives.
• Represent the brand at store setups resets grand openings and consumer events.
• Oversee sales and logistics route management for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain team harmony resolve grievances and step in to cover sales routes when necessary.
• Uphold professional standards including dress code and employee handbook guidelines.

Why You Should Join Us:

This is more than a management role it s an opportunity to make a measurable impact in one of the most vibrant consumer markets in the country. By joining us you will:

• Shape Growth: Play a pivotal role in expanding market presence and driving brand success in the Metro NY/NJ Latino market.
• Lead with Influence: Manage and mentor a team of 10 direct reports empowering them to achieve excellence.
• Be Recognized: Your ability to analyze data act on insights and deliver results will directly influence company growth and visibility.
• Stay Engaged: Represent the brand at exciting events including grand openings festivals and promotional activities.
• Develop Professionally: Gain exposure to diverse sales strategies logistics management and leadership opportunities that will strengthen your career trajectory.
• Work with Purpose: Join a team that values collaboration efficiency and customer satisfaction while giving you the autonomy to lead initiatives.

Must Have:

The ideal candidate should have at least:

• Strong knowledge of the Metro NY/NJ Latino market composition (demographic geographic socio-economic idiosyncrasy etc.)
• 5 years of sales management experience of food items/C.P.G.
• At least 10-people management/direct report experience
• Analyze and act-upon data reports and forecasts
• Develop and execute training/mentoring sessions for his teams
• Experience with Office Tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc.)
• Available to work on weekends when deemed necessary