Route Sales Director - Military Veterans
at Flowers Foods
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2023 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.
Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Benefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.
Bringing Home the Dough
Flower Foods, Inc. is looking to add a talented Route Sales Director to our quickly growing team!
Title: Route Sales Director
Salary Range: 75,000 – 85,000/year
Office Location: Palm Springs, CA
This position is responsible for managing and supporting Route Sales Representatives efforts to manage customerrelationships, engage in sales activities, grow their customer base, seek new selling opportunities in the marketand track sales data. In this role, RSD's will be responsible for developing recommended sales strategies to buildsales, the customer base, and brand recognition. Route Sales Directors will spend the vast majority of their timepersonally interacting with customers and Route Sales Representatives in the market to complete these tasks.Route Sales Directors will work independently with minimal supervision. RSD's will review and analyze pertinentsales and marketing data and provide updates and recommendations to the Market VP to discuss ways to improvecustomer relationships, increase selling opportunities, and enhance the relationship with RSRs.
Rising to the Challenge: Position 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
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Sarbanes – Oxley,Safety, etc.)
• 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.
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in general management or sales. Past experience as a sales rep,distributor, or other sales position required.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Sales or Business Administration) or equivalent experience
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Matthew West at Matthew.West@flocorp.com or (1) 279 7829599.
Palm Springs, CA
FLOWERS FOODS IS A LEADER IN THE U.S. BAKING INDUSTRY
For more than 100 years, the people of Flowers Foods have worked with honesty, integrity, and a true passion for baking. Headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, since the Flowers family opened its first bakery there in 1919, Flowers Foods is one of the largest baking companies in the United States. Our 46 highly efficient bakeries produce a wide range of delicious bakery foods under trusted, best-selling brands like Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.
Employee Benefits:
- Two medical plan options – PPO & PPO Plus
- Health savings account (HSA) associated with the PPO Plus plan
- Flexible spending account (FSA) options: health care and dependent care
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-provided employee life and AD&D coverage
- Supplemental employee-paid life and AD&D coverage
- Supplemental dependent life insurance
- Company-provided short-term disability coverage
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Various other voluntary benefit options
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee assistance plan (EAP)
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
- Flowers Employees Financial Services
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program for children of employees
What Happens After I Apply?
Once you click ‘Apply Now’ on a Flowers Foods job posting, you will either be re-directed to fill out an application on Flowers Foods' career page or be given a confirmation of submission. If you get redirected, please complete the application on the career page and make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once Flowers Foods reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
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