Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sunsweet Growers Inc. is a company focused on achieving sales performance and profitable growth within the Southeast Region. The Sales Director is responsible for executing sales strategies, maintaining customer relationships, and implementing sales planning to support the company's long-term objectives.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day sales execution for the assigned region/customer(s) to achieve annual volume, revenue, and profitability objectives
• Serves as the primary business contact for assigned customers and broker partners, including business planning, promotional alignment, and issue resolution
• Implements customer-specific sales plans that are aligned with divisional priorities and national sales strategy
• Prepares and maintains account plans, forecasts, and sales tactics intended to increase distribution, shelf presence, promotional activity, and product velocity
• Administers regional promotional spending, market development funds (MDF), and approved trade programs to support effective resource utilization and return on investment (ROI)
• Communicates and executes company programs, promotions, and new product initiatives with customers and broker partners in a timely and accurate manner
• Coordinates with broker partners to support in-store execution, compliance, and performance against agreed-upon objectives
• Reviews and analyzes sales data, market trends, and customer performance to identify opportunities and risks and to recommend corrective actions, as appropriate
• Supports broker and sales talent development through training, coaching, and performance feedback and/or evaluations, as applicable
• Coordinates with internal business partners, including Marketing, Supply Chain, and National Accounts, to support customer requirements and ensure alignment
• Ensures adherence to applicable company policies, pricing guidelines, and operating procedures in all customer and broker interactions
• Travels regularly within the assigned territory to conduct customer calls, support key initiatives, and attend industry and/or company meetings

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in customer selling, negotiation, and formal presentation
• Demonstrated ability to implement sales plans and effectively manage multiple accounts concurrently
• Working knowledge of consumer packaged goods (CPG) sales fundamentals, trade promotion practices, and broker-supported selling models
• Ability to interpret sales and market data and translate findings into actionable business plans
• Ability to travel approximately 40 - 50 nights annually within the assigned market/region and to related industry conventions, as required
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as approved by the Company
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) sales
• Experience working with broker organizations and retail customers
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods while performing desk-based work
• Ability to work in environments where ambient noise levels may exceed those typically found in a traditional office setting

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