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Description
The Description
The
Director, Perishables Sales
is critical to the current and future growth and profitability of the Company. The Director Sales is recognized by both the Management Committee and his/her peers as a key contributor to the organization. He/she exhibits high proficiency in performance of responsibilities. The designation of Director requires Management Committee approval.
The Director, Perishables Sales is located in larger markets and has direct responsibility for the management of, and development of a department of Business Managers and Account Managers aligned by Customer Retailer teams and retail categories (i.e. Meat, Dairy, Fruit, etc). The Director is also directly responsible to the General Manager for all sales functions with his/her department.
Responsibilities
Deliver Corporate revenue goals on the agreed upon timing while operating within the Corporate budget Deliver principals’ volume, share and sales fundamentals goals (Merchandising, Assortment, Pricing, and Shelving) for assigned customers at the lowest possible cost. Achieve fundamental goals and results at the lowest possible selling cost while maximizing company revenue (to include brokerage, commissions, bonuses, contest earnings, etc.). Oversee manufactures’ expenditures at the customer level. Develop and sell Customer Business Plans. Communicate Principals’ priorities to Sales Managers, Sales Technology Managers, Marketing Managers, Business Managers, Account Managers, and the Retail Selling Organization to deliver in-store presence and business objectives. Develop and maintain superior business relationships with all customers in the market. Personally call on key decision-makers within the assigned customer. Serve as customer’s primary point of contact on principal-specific issues (i.e. Category Management, Consumer Shopping Behavior, and Promotions Strategies). Develop effective systems to manage trade-marketing funds at the assigned customers in accordance with Acosta guidelines and policies, as well as those of the principal. Work to minimize Sales Related Deduction. Assist and coach Business Managers in the management of assigned accounts. Assist with principals in order to increase their account understanding and where appropriate. Develop and maintain exceptional relationships with assigned principals and sell total Corporate capabilities. Represent Acosta, Inc. on key corporate issues with principals to leverage total multi-functional resources (HQ Sales, Retail, Administration, Marketing) for business gain. Develop opportunities to increase principals’ business by leveraging category and department expertise. Develop relationships with key manufacturers to develop new business opportunities. Effectively use knowledge of customer, market, and principal to successfully sell principals; specific programs and initiatives as well as Company objectives and initiatives-involve Marketing, Technology, and Administrative resources as needed to accomplish the objectives. Possess and exhibit excellent knowledge of all categories within assigned department. Possess and demonstrate excellent analytical skills (including Category Management) to be utilized to improve business results. Maintain current understanding of key industry initiatives and trends (ECR, Channel incursion, etc.) on an on-going basis. Possess and demonstrate excellent “fact-based” (conceptual) selling skills resulting in improved results. Concepts might include: average transaction size, tier migration, expandable consumption/HH penetration, store loyalty (demographics), brand and category loyalty, etc. Utilize computer systems and technology to develop conceptual presentations to achieve the objectives of the Customer Business Plan. This includes developing and maintaining personal skill levels to support the use of retail communication systems (RW3) as well as basic analysis tools (IRI Analyzer, Demographics, Excel, PowerPoint). Possess and demonstrate leadership qualities consistent with Acosta’s culture. Develop and over see results of assigned Business Managers. Develop, supervise, monitor and evaluate direct reports. Create developmental plan for all direct reports to include implementation of Acosta’s Performance Agreement System. Responsible for special projects as requested. Meeting the physical requirements – listed below
Qualifications
Education
Minimum of High School Diploma/GED or Bachelors Degree is preferred _,_ or equivalent years of experience within the industry.
Work Experience
Ideal candidates will have more than five (5) years of experience in progressive responsibilities within the Consumer Package Goods or Retail industry. Must have a proven track record in a sales capacity with a food broker or major national company. Prior experience must demonstrate sales skills with the ability to successfully manage and direct others.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Lead and manage the performance of sales professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through effective coaching, performance evaluations, and strategic development initiatives. Proficiency in diverse software packages essential for supporting sales operations. (i.e. CRM) Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills required. Ability to analyze sales and marketing data to create impactful sales presentations.
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About Us
Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.
By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.
\#DiscoverYourPath
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category:
Wholesale
Position Type:
Full time
Business Unit:
Sales
Salary Range:
$115,000.00 - $125,000.00
Company:
Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID:
5792 Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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The Description
The
Director, Perishables Sales
is critical to the current and future growth and profitability of the Company. The Director Sales is recognized by both the Management Committee and his/her peers as a key contributor to the organization. He/she exhibits high proficiency in performance of responsibilities. The designation of Director requires Management Committee approval.
The Director, Perishables Sales is located in larger markets and has direct responsibility for the management of, and development of a department of Business Managers and Account Managers aligned by Customer Retailer teams and retail categories (i.e. Meat, Dairy, Fruit, etc). The Director is also directly responsible to the General Manager for all sales functions with his/her department.
Responsibilities
Deliver Corporate revenue goals on the agreed upon timing while operating within the Corporate budget Deliver principals’ volume, share and sales fundamentals goals (Merchandising, Assortment, Pricing, and Shelving) for assigned customers at the lowest possible cost. Achieve fundamental goals and results at the lowest possible selling cost while maximizing company revenue (to include brokerage, commissions, bonuses, contest earnings, etc.). Oversee manufactures’ expenditures at the customer level. Develop and sell Customer Business Plans. Communicate Principals’ priorities to Sales Managers, Sales Technology Managers, Marketing Managers, Business Managers, Account Managers, and the Retail Selling Organization to deliver in-store presence and business objectives. Develop and maintain superior business relationships with all customers in the market. Personally call on key decision-makers within the assigned customer. Serve as customer’s primary point of contact on principal-specific issues (i.e. Category Management, Consumer Shopping Behavior, and Promotions Strategies). Develop effective systems to manage trade-marketing funds at the assigned customers in accordance with Acosta guidelines and policies, as well as those of the principal. Work to minimize Sales Related Deduction. Assist and coach Business Managers in the management of assigned accounts. Assist with principals in order to increase their account understanding and where appropriate. Develop and maintain exceptional relationships with assigned principals and sell total Corporate capabilities. Represent Acosta, Inc. on key corporate issues with principals to leverage total multi-functional resources (HQ Sales, Retail, Administration, Marketing) for business gain. Develop opportunities to increase principals’ business by leveraging category and department expertise. Develop relationships with key manufacturers to develop new business opportunities. Effectively use knowledge of customer, market, and principal to successfully sell principals; specific programs and initiatives as well as Company objectives and initiatives-involve Marketing, Technology, and Administrative resources as needed to accomplish the objectives. Possess and exhibit excellent knowledge of all categories within assigned department. Possess and demonstrate excellent analytical skills (including Category Management) to be utilized to improve business results. Maintain current understanding of key industry initiatives and trends (ECR, Channel incursion, etc.) on an on-going basis. Possess and demonstrate excellent “fact-based” (conceptual) selling skills resulting in improved results. Concepts might include: average transaction size, tier migration, expandable consumption/HH penetration, store loyalty (demographics), brand and category loyalty, etc. Utilize computer systems and technology to develop conceptual presentations to achieve the objectives of the Customer Business Plan. This includes developing and maintaining personal skill levels to support the use of retail communication systems (RW3) as well as basic analysis tools (IRI Analyzer, Demographics, Excel, PowerPoint). Possess and demonstrate leadership qualities consistent with Acosta’s culture. Develop and over see results of assigned Business Managers. Develop, supervise, monitor and evaluate direct reports. Create developmental plan for all direct reports to include implementation of Acosta’s Performance Agreement System. Responsible for special projects as requested. Meeting the physical requirements – listed below
Qualifications
Education
Minimum of High School Diploma/GED or Bachelors Degree is preferred _,_ or equivalent years of experience within the industry.
Work Experience
Ideal candidates will have more than five (5) years of experience in progressive responsibilities within the Consumer Package Goods or Retail industry. Must have a proven track record in a sales capacity with a food broker or major national company. Prior experience must demonstrate sales skills with the ability to successfully manage and direct others.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Lead and manage the performance of sales professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through effective coaching, performance evaluations, and strategic development initiatives. Proficiency in diverse software packages essential for supporting sales operations. (i.e. CRM) Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills required. Ability to analyze sales and marketing data to create impactful sales presentations.
Physical
Seeing Ability to Travel Listening
\#DiscoverYourPath
About Us
Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.
By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.
\#DiscoverYourPath
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category:
Wholesale
Position Type:
Full time
Business Unit:
Sales
Salary Range:
$115,000.00 - $125,000.00
Company:
Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID:
5792 Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Acosta by 2x Get notified about new Sales Director jobs in
Pleasanton, CA . Regional Vice President, Enterprise Sales
San Mateo, CA $380,000.00-$450,000.00 4 days ago Director of Sales, North America and Europe
Hayward, CA $75,000.00-$275,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Director - Key Account Management
Vice President Sales, Connectivity North America
Milpitas, CA $118,100.00-$157,400.00 5 months ago Director of Strategic Accounts - US Pacific Region
Mountain View, CA $125,000.00-$175,000.00 4 weeks ago Palo Alto, CA $260,000.00-$300,000.00 3 weeks ago Dublin, CA $110,000.00-$162,000.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA $220,000.00-$250,000.00 3 months ago Sunnyvale, CA $101,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago Livermore, CA $125,000.00-$175,000.00 2 months ago Livermore, CA $125,000.00-$175,000.00 6 days ago Vice President of Sales, Fintech/E-Commerce
San Jose, CA $285,000.00-$320,000.00 1 week ago Sunnyvale, CA $140,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Alameda, CA $150,000.00-$200,000.00 2 days ago Senior Director - Sales in Hitech sector
San Jose, CA $175,000.00-$225,000.00 1 week ago Redwood City, CA $285,000.00-$320,000.00 1 week ago San Jose, CA $165,345.95-$236,208.50 2 weeks ago Sales Director / Account Manager | Local Candidates - San Ramon
Regional Vice President and General Manager, Field Sales
Palo Alto, CA $220,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago Director, Central Sales Strategic Planning and Operations
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