Vice President of Sales

Responsible for planning, developing, and managing all sales and marketing activities necessary to successfully market products and services to customers. Also responsible for establishing sales territories and goals, determining product line, price management, sales, promotion, staff development, training, and market research. Effectively manage assigned personnel. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company. Position Responsibilities: Supervise associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution. Attain targeted profit margins as determined by business goals. Increase sales growth while maintaining acceptable gross margins, as determined by business goals. Increase market share for products and services. Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and establish processes and procedures to meet them effectively. Develop interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor, and trust, both internally and externally. Deliver and present proposals to key customers. Meet with suppliers when necessary. Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers/vendors and coworkers. Work with senior management to develop and execute plans, set direction, and evaluate company performance. Develop marketing plans. Review and recommend policy and procedure changes. Participate in the company's strategic planning process. Implement sales processes that are efficient and integrated with other departments to present a "seamless" operation to the customer. Attend and present information at sales meetings. Conduct and participate in committee meetings. Attend trade association meetings. Plan food shows and seminars. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent 6- 10 years of foodservice industry sales or related area with supervisory experience #J-18808-Ljbffr FSN (Freedom Search Network)