What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager - Local position at Alpha Baking Company?
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a diverse team of Route Sales Representatives.
- Heavy Focus on developing and closing new customer relationships.
- Heavy Focus on managing existing customer relationships while maintaining and growing their product portfolio.
- Managing overseeing certain receivables.
- Develop and implement innovative sales strategies to achieve revenue goals.
- Establish sales goals, territories, quotas, and provide ongoing support.
- When required prepare budgets, forecasts, and expenditure reports.
- Constant analysis of sales data, revenue trends, and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Collaborate with marketing teams on Market Relevant POS lead generation and product placement promotional activities.
- Recruit, hire, train, and develop sales team members.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships and community connections.
- Oversee daily operations of the sales market and ensure certain SOP compliance.
- Coordinate product distribution and manage dealer/distributor relationships.
- Promote company products and services effectively within the market.
Required Qualifications:
- Reliable, well maintained mode of daily transportation.
- Experience in sales leadership and team management.
- Background in budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
- Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales goals.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in sales reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the food service industry.
- Established industry contacts and community relations.
- Passion for sales and customer engagement.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to: Regional Sales Manager