At Glanbia, we create nutrition solutions for our customers, solving their
product challenges with custom formulations, new formats and innovations. Our
flavor solutions team has deep experience in clean label, natural and organic
flavors, and a vast flavor library. We’re pushing flavor forward, from cleaning
up off notes in high-protein bases, to creating multi-sensorial flavor journeys
and exploring the emotional power of taste.
Job Summary: Sales Director, West Coast
We are hiring a new Sales Director to lead sales by identifying emerging
markets, develop and implement a sales strategy that maximizes existing
business, new growth, and profitable flavor sales which is aligned to corporate
business objectives. You will be responsible for the development and training
of the Sales team, including Broker & Influencer relationships, on-going
collaboration with the Sales team to ensure their respective Territory/Account
plans are established, aligned to business objectives, and results are
achieved.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* In conjunction with the SVP & GM, develop and implement a Sales Strategy for
FP to ensure continued growth with key accounts, new growth and profitable
sales
* Identify Key Accounts, Manage some Key Accounts, Targeted Accounts, Market
Segment strengths, Preferred Supplier requirements
* Define or Restructure Territories as needed
* Understand customer needs, flavor and food trends, innovation or Technology
demands
* Collaborate with Sales Team to Implement account strategy and pricing
policy
* Collaborates with Marketing on trends, Company presentations, giveaways,
and Sell Sheets
* Develop Sales Forecasts
* Understand FP Products/Innovation, educate Sales team and Customers
* Establish Sales Budget and control expenses
* Manage Brokers & Influencers
* Lead and manage sales team members by developing, coaching and guiding sales
initiatives to ensure territory results are achieved
* Hire, mentor, provide performance feedback, communicates objectives
* Educate Team on Products, Customers, Territories, Trends
* Evaluates teams relationships with customers and sales performance
* Educates team on the documentation and reporting of customer briefs
* Develop, analyze and report monthly on Metrics to monitor team and territory
performance, segments, profitability factors
* Metrics to be determined in conjunction with the SVP GM
* Monitor and report competitor activity related to products, innovation,
pricing along with industry acquisitions, JV’s and general business news
* Establish and maintain exceptional customer relationships
* Attend Industry Trade shows , Sales Meetings, and a minimum of 30% Customer
Travel
Experience and Education:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Chemistry or Food Science along with
8+ years of sales management experience in the Flavor industry
* High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and
Salesforce along with exceptional computer skills to navigate ERP and custom
systems.
* Proven track record of developing profitable sales along with strategic
planning, P&L, and forecasting initiative.
* Demonstrated experience managing and developing sales team members
Health & Nutrition is a better nutrition partner, helping companies create
products that support healthier lives. Working side by side with our customers,
we bring together consumer insight, scientific expertise, regulatory
capabilities and high-quality precision nutrient solutions and flavor
solutions.
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning
through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package
including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan,
competitive salary, 401K. Apply now and make a difference in the world of health
and wellness! Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles; the
salary range for this role is $170,000 - $190,000 plus car allowance and
an annual bonus. This range may not be applicable to other locations and
targeted salary is midpoint of range. Factors that could be used to determine
your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and
comparison to current employees already in this role.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual
strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a
wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration,
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran
status, or disability status.
At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we
are more.