VP Sales

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SUMMARY :

The Vice President of Sales will lead the sales department and manage sales operations. Duties include developing sales through select direct customer contact and creating department strategies, training staff, and setting sales goals for the team and their respective accounts.

The VP of Sales is the head of the sales department and is responsible for everything that happens within the department and ultimately responsible for the company’s sales performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilize experience and relationships to expand business in retail and B2B business segments.
• Manage all sales team members and processes.
• Set sales goals and quotas.
• Create the sales department budget.
• Produce sales forecasts and reports.
• Research the market and competitors.
• Train, mentor, and motivate the sales team.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to develop effective promotional materials.
• Build relationships with customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Portray strong leadership and sales skills.
• Utilize analytical skills to evaluate data and make decisions.
• Understand market trends and adapt to follow those trends.
• Motivate and influence the team to achieve results.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and strategic planning.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must also be willing to maintain a high-paced travel schedule.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

• Minimum of associate’s degree; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in CPG, Pet, and / or Private label business Account Management. B2B experience and relationships preferred.

Computer and Technology Skills :

The successful candidate must be proficient in MS Office applications, SAP, and / or other ERP systems.

Language Skills :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

German language speaking skills are an advantage.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Allergen Awareness :

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens : Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc.

and any of its employees. The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc.

with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc. is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause.

Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.

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