Regional Sales Manager - West & Chicago

Specialty Foods Group (SFG) is looking for a Sales Manager in the retail industry specifically in processed meat. SFG is in Owensboro, KY, and the successful candidate will live within an hour drive from a major airport and available to travel 75%.

SFG is a leading producer of premium-branded and private-label processed meat products in the U.S. Our diverse products include hams, turkey, hot dogs, bacon, and lunch meats. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend Ham as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete.

Specialty Foods Group LLC is a division of Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC). IPC is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. With revenues of approximately $1.5 billion, we are majority owned by Mitsubishi Corp. and have processing facilities in Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky. We offer stability and exciting career path for those wanting to grow within a company.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals. Manages sales team, and broker network (where and if applicable) must be able to establish for sales team and individual sales person and /or brokers and review regularly. Prepares regional sales forecasts and sets performance goals according to market potential and to determine customer needs. Directs channel development activity and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals. Manages key major accounts directly as well as sales team and or broker network. Assists in sales training and providing direction of expectations on brands and product categories as set by brand business managers and Regional Vice President of Sales. Consistently analyzes and reviews plans and performances as it relates to area of sales regarding, volume sales, brand mix, co-op expenditures, selling prices, statements, and other matters that assist our company in building long term success Consistently review sales performance of direct sales representatives to strengthen total sales organization. Provides input on new products opportunities as well as provides input SKU Rationalization to eliminate unprofitable items from sales line.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in marketing with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED SKILLS

· Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with employees, peers, and business partners to meet mutual goals. · Ability to build networks to obtain cooperation and build alliances. · Ability to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals by developing and cultivating long-term collaborative work relationships. · Must have a solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, M3.

We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with match on team members' contributions), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://specialtyfoodsgroup.applicantpool.com/jobs/1119592-225990.html