Regional Sales Manager
Large Regional Natural Food Distributor doing business in Metro NY/NJ seeks a Regional Sales Manager to grow with us. The job would entail working alongside the current management team as well as brands the company represents to grow market share in regional chains, independent grocers, foodservice and institutions the company currently does business with as well as seeking out and developing new distribution opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Supervising a team of merchandisers whose responsibilities include getting orders, building and maintaining displays as well as gaining incremental sales space and maintaining planogrammed space.
Calling on current customers to run promotional programs on existing items as well as introducing line extensions and introducing new brands.
Analyzing sales gap reports as well as monitoring overall profitability.
Seek new distribution opportunities across many classes of trade including supermarkets, independent grocers, institutional, food service and wholesale distributors.
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years experience in a sales capacity at a food/beverage brand/distributor
Knowledge of Metro NY marketplace helpful
Willingness to operate daily in the field throughout Metropolitan NY/NJ region
Ability to analyze data
Capable of managing, monitoring and training a team of merchandiser/field representatives.
Self-motivated to grow existing sales and seek out new points of distribution.
Proficient in Word/Excel/Outlook and Powerpoint
Salary-Commensurate with experience
Car allowance/Health benefits/Vacation/Holidays/Retirement benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person