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Bel · 6 hours ago

Vice President of Sales, Out of Home

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$235K/yr - $265K/yr

10+ years exp

Bel is a growing global company known for its iconic brands, seeking a Vice President of Sales for the Out-of-Home channel. This role is critical in driving strategic vision and growth for the Cheese and GoGo SqueeZ business, leading teams and cultivating partnerships to achieve sales objectives.

Food and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision of the Out-of-Home Sales channel, driving accelerated growth, and market expansion through innovative go-to-market strategies and solutions

Cultivate dynamic partnerships, build and maintain strong relationships with key industry players, and spearhead business expansion in key channels including, noncommerical, non-traditional retail, s, and traditional food service

Empower and lead a high-performing team of Out-of-Home team, turning their potential into performance and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

Drive innovative sales planning, monitor demand forecasting accuracy, and execute strategic sales initiatives to achieve volume and trade spend targets for the Out-of-Home Sales channel

Champion strategic influence, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide thought leadership to align professional objectives with the strategic vision of Out-of-Home Sales. Ability to influence and present to the US Leadership Team

Qualification

Food service sales experienceStrategic planningRelationship managementSales planningTeam leadershipCoaching skillsCommunication skillsResults-driven

Required

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred

Minimum of 10 years of successful food service sales experience, with demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, execution, and relationship management

Proven ability to develop and execute an effective channel strategy and drive the strategic direction of the Out-of-Home Team within the organization, aligning them with overall business objectives

Excellent management and communication skills, ability to drive and coach a team in a complex multi-cultural environment

Exceptional leadership, coordination, and management skills with the ability to drive accountability and foster a climate of excellence

Strong people leadership skills, including the ability to engage, coach, and motivate a team to achieve business growth and success

Results-driven with a high sense of urgency and a passion to drive closure and deliver exceptional results

Preferred

MBA preferred

Benefits

Bonus Opportunity: 30%

Car Allowance

PTO and Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits from Day 1

401k Match

Company

Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses.

Founded in 1865

Suresnes, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees