Regional Sales Director - Away from Home

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is a leading US baking company with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. They offer a wide range of products, including Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Each product is crafted with a focus on taste, quality, and customer satisfaction. Flowers Foods values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, they are dedicated to providing their customers with the best possible experience.

Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com

Bringing Home the Dough:

Annual compensation is between $120,000 to $130,000.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

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

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Flowers Bakeries has an immediate opening for a skilled and knowledgeable individual to join our team as a Regional Sales Director for our Away from Home (AFH) division.

As a Regional Sales Director - AFH, you will lead a team of sales representatives in a specific geographic area, manage customer relationships, and drive sales growth.

This position will require flexibility and willingness to travel within the assigned territory as required.

A Regional Sales Director - Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets by analyzing market trends and identifying sales opportunities. Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate a team of sales representatives to achieve sales goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and conduct regular customer visits to drive sales growth. Monitor sales performance, track key metrics, and collaborate with internal teams to achieve sales objectives. Manage the sales budget, ensure compliance with company policies, and prepare regular sales reports for senior management.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sales experience with a proven track record in a similar role (preferable in foodservice)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• Willingness to travel within the assigned area as needed. (Minimum of 40% to 60%)
• Proven track record of success in foodservice sales or related industries, with experience in sales management or leadership roles preferred
• Strategic thinker who can analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and develop actionable plans to drive business growth

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 06/18/2024 Resumes are active for 30 days. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

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