Food/Snack Brand Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Represent a series of innovative products, healthy alternatives to popular snacks, by an international food brand to acquire new clients in terms of retail stores, grow into new markets, and develop new sales campaigns.. Responsible for development of sales strategies, identification of sales opportunities, and follow-up on sales leads. Completes all administrative requirements such as weekly sales activities, expense reports and other requested communications. The ideal candidate must have the knowledge of the Food and Beverage market. We are seeking a talented, passionate and disciplined individual to help shape the future of business.

Experience

• Sales: 3 years (Preferred)

Key Areas of Responsibility

Manage and expand existing accounts and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers.

• Leverage your contacts in the industry, marketing experience and expertise to close sales.

• Coordinate sales with distribution partners

• Proactively develop and implement innovative sales strategies, including development of all channels: wholesale, retail, and direct to consumer

• Stay informed of industry trends and competitive developments

• Growing sales while managing costs.

• Develop, provide, and manage monthly reporting of key metrics for executive management.

Education and Experience Required

• College degree preferred

• 3+ years of sales experience specifically as a(non-retail) account executive

• Computer skills including expertise with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to multitask under high pressure situations

• Travel minimum 30% of time

• Must show strong initiative, a pleasant and well-spoken demeanor in keeping with a sales manager, detail oriented and must follow-through.

• Food and Beverage market knowledge