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Area Sales Director

Flowers Baking Co of Oxford, Inc · Chantilly, VA, USA ·

Pay:
$74,747-$82,615/yr
Job type:
Full Time

About Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company offers products such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake, and values honesty, integrity, respect, inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility.

Benefits

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

Position Overview

Flowers Bakeries has an immediate opening for an Area Sales Director.

An Area Sales Director is responsible for supporting DSD (direct store delivery) sales and IDs (Independent Distributors). The role includes managing customer relationships, engaging in sales activities, growing the customer base, seeking new selling opportunities in the market, and tracking sales data. The Area Sales Director builds and maintains solid customer relationships with key accounts to ensure promotion and display execution in the market, and utilizes digital tools to showcase execution wins and opportunities for continued growth. The role works with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities to maximize sales and uses consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of relevant experience in general management or sales, with experience as a sales rep, 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 a safe driving record.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

Compensation

Salary Range: $74,746.95 – $82,615.05. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 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 and 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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