Area Sales Director / St. Louis, MO /

Area Sales Director – Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States.

Responsibilities

An Area Sales Director is responsible for supporting DSD (direct store delivery) sales and IDs (Independent Distributors). In this role you will support IDs’ efforts to manage customer relationships, engage in sales activities, grow their customer base, seek new selling opportunities in the market, and track sales data. You will build and maintain solid customer relationships with key accounts to ensure promotion and display execution in the market. Utilizing digital tools, you will demonstrate execution wins and opportunities for continued growth. The Area Sales Director will work with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities to maximize sales, while using consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in general management or sales. Experience as a sales representative, distributor, or other sales position required.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Sales or Business Administration) or equivalent experience.

Essential Job Requirements

• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
• Valid Driver’s License and Safe Driving Record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Salary Range: $69,856.35 – $77,209.65

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 combinations of education, experience, and skills may supplement the above minimum job requirements.

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