Area Sales Manager - Newburgh, NY

Position Description
Develops sales operations plans for a sales territory (area) in consultation with the Regional Sales Manager.
Establishes sales strategies to drive profitable growth including the development of defenses against competitive threats.
Responsible for overseeing the shipping and distribution aspects of the distribution center.
Overseas the relationship between the Independent Operator/Distributor and George Weston Bakeries Inc.
Leads and develops the Territory Sales Manager in his/her role of managing day to day direct store delivery operations in addition to related tasks.
Quantifies, and articulates upwardly, laterally and downward sales information; communicating same on a regular basis.
Responsible for the maintenance of exceptional customer and trade relations.
Develops marketing plans in cooperation with the overall Market strategy.
Assumes responsibility for implementing special projects as needed.
Directly supervises: Territory Sales Managers, Shipping Supervisor and Bakery Outlet Stores.
Liaisons with the Account Management Teams that are aligned with core and secondary customers to develop promotional and operational strategies.
Oversees overall route operations.
Assumes full P&L responsibility for assigned market area.
Position Requirements
Superior sales and management experience with demonstrated significant accomplishments.
Exceptional knowledge and history of accomplishments in DSD operations and customer relations.
Proven track record of effective leadership including people development.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Degreed individual with advanced training would be considered a strong candidate
Job Function:  Sales
Department:  Sales - Thrift Stores
Education:  Associates Degree
Experience:  5 - 7 Years

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Category:	Sales
	> Other Sales      > Sales Representative / Executive
Location:	Newburgh, NY
County:	Orange County
ZIP Code:	12550
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	George Weston Bakeries
Phone:	direct apply only
Fax:	direct apply only
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