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Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries · 7 hours ago

Route Sales Director

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries is looking to add a talented Route Sales Director to their team. This position is responsible for managing and supporting Route Sales Representatives in customer relationship management, sales activities, and developing sales strategies to enhance brand recognition and customer base.

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Responsibilities

Oversee general business operations and activities within assigned area; develop budget and market merchandising and advertising in partnership with the Business Units and Marketing for assigned area
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in carrying out job duties
In conjunction with Route Sales Representatives, call on customers to promote additional sales and brand awareness
Advise RSRs on maintaining and developing relationships with customers
Plan and maintain a schedule of regular key account visits to build rapport and generate increased sales
Collaborate with Market VP and RSRs to analyze market and territory opportunities so that they can increase sales and grow territories
Conduct weekly reviews with Market VP to monitor sales data and personal growth objectives
Stay current on consumer insights and adjust sales strategies accordingly
Work with RSRs on potential opportunities to acquire new customers
Work with RSRs on product promotions, displays, and other opportunities to build sales
Track market conditions for customers
Advise RSRs on the effectiveness and frequency of in-store displays and other promotions
Perform other duties which are deemed to be an integral part of the position, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Qualification

Sales managementCustomer relationship managementSales strategy developmentMarket analysisTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

At least 5 years of relevant experience in general management or sales
Bachelor's degree (preferably Sales or Business Administration) or equivalent experience

Preferred

Past experience as a sales rep, distributor, or other sales position preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries

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Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.3B
2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2021-03-02Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2001-03-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Jeff Shura
Sr. Vice President Engineering & Technology
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Robert Benton
Executive Vice President of Network Optimization
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