["Sales Director","Sales Director"]

Join to apply for the Sales Director role at Advantage SolutionsAt our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a Director of Sales who will be responsible for the overall management of the assigned market(s). The title of Director Sales (vs. Sales Manager) is awarded based on a combination of the market's volume, several customers, and associated complexity, and the market's strategic importance. The position is responsible for achieving the market's Profit and Loss (“P&L”) targets, generating new business opportunities, and managing the business unit operations. It is a pivotal role in the management of the team members responsible for achieving client deliverables related to each client's budget and bonus objectives.OverviewAt our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a Director of Sales who will be responsible for the overall management of the assigned market(s). The title of Director Sales (vs. Sales Manager) is awarded based on a combination of the market's volume, several customers, and associated complexity, and the market's strategic importance. The position is responsible for achieving the market's Profit and Loss (P&L) targets, generating new business opportunities, and managing the business unit operations. It is a pivotal role in the management of the team members responsible for achieving client deliverables related to each client's budget and bonus objectives.ResponsibilitiesManage business unit resources to deliver EBITDA* objective. [* Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization]Identify revenue opportunities and align business unit resources to gain those new revenue opportunities.Work with the Business Development Manager (BDM) to organize a business unit team to retain and grow all client relationships.Work with all roles that have direct customer responsibility to build and nurture strong customer relationships at the mid to senior level of the organization.Manage and lead staffing priorities so that workload balancing/utilization is maximized.Ability to anticipate future market changes so that resources can be adjusted; accordingly, this includes planning for new revenue growth as well as customer shifts/consolidations.QualificationsBachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience in Sales10+ years of experience in sales, consumer packaged goods, and/or food brokerage organization or equivalentFamiliarity/experience with a national grocer based in Cincinnati5 years of successfully managing a P&L, budgeting and forecasting, and managing client expectations either personally or through a team5 years of previous experience in managing direct reportsExtensive understanding of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industryAbility to research and analyze data effectivelyEmployment detailsSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Business Development, Sales, and ManagementIndustries: Business Consulting and ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Advantage Solutions by 2x.#J-18808-Ljbffr