Director Sales

Director Of Sales

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a Director of Sales who will be responsible for the overall management of the assigned market(s). The position is responsible for achieving the market's Profit and Loss ("P&L") targets, generating new business opportunities, and managing the business unit operations. It is a pivotal role in the management of the team members responsible for achieving client deliverables related to each client's budget and bonus objectives.

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilities include achieving P&L targets, driving revenue growth, client management, customer relationships, team leadership, people development, and forecasting. Supervisory responsibilities include direct and indirect reports. Travel and driving are essential duties or functions of this job.

The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years of experience in sales, consumer packaged goods, and / or food brokerage organization or equivalent, 5 years of successfully managing a P&L, budgeting and forecasting, and managing client expectations either personally or through a team, 5 years previous experience with managing direct reports, conflict management skills, well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment, good interpersonal skills, ability to make oral presentations, team building skills, decision making skills, extensive understanding of the CPG industry, ability to work effectively with management, flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment, excellent written communication and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills, ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines, ability to exercise sound judgment, ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people, ability to research and analyze data effectively, demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership.

The job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position / department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.