Elizabethport, New jersey
Regional Sales Manager Southeast & Mid-West Job Opening in Elizabethport, New jersey - Regional Sales Manager (Southeast & Mid-West)
Atalanta Corporation is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to manage and grow our sales to distributors and retailers in an assigned market. We currently have positions open for the Southeast and Mid-West. Atalanta is a family owned company that imports products from around the world that are found in the country?s largest retail supermarkets, specialty retailers and foodservice distributors.
Candidates should be familiar with the Atalanta business model and have a minimum of 5 to 7+ years of sales in the consumer packaged goods or specialty products distribution. He/she must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the retail and specialty products distribution channels. A strong knowledge of specialty cheese is preferred.
Required Skills:
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, excellent organizational and communication skills, must show creativity and a passion for food and the food industry
Duties:
Develop a strategic sales plan to generate revenue and grow distribution of Atalanta products in an assigned region
Manage the relationship with accounts that purchase Atalanta products
Present Atalanta products in a professional manner to distributors and key retailers
Develop and implement promotional plans and product pricing strategies in collaboration with the Atalanta product management group, distributors and/or key operators
Report sales activity on a timely basis and provide adequate feedback relative to variances in sales and profit targets
Provide research data to internal constituents for product development and anticipated product launches
Identify new distribution opportunities then establish, maintain and grow profitable sales
Stay abreast of local market conditions that affect sales volume
Develop product knowledge and participate in product training opportunities of all Atalanta product categories
Ensure that product codes, quantities, prices, ship dates, delivery dates and all required order inputs are completed with the highest level of accuracy possible
Other duties, as assigned
Other Requirements
Bachelor?s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 to 7+ years of sales experience of food products to retailers, distributors and/or specialty grocery distributors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willing to learn other software programs as needed.
Experience in food industry and familiarity with the Atalanta business model.
A strong knowledge of specialty cheese, canned fruits, vegetables, olives, tuna, oils, specialty vinegar and/or specialty meats is preferred.
Ability to travel.
Attention to details to ensure quality of work.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
sales: 5 years
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