Sales Director leading Acosta’s client sales organization and growth. Managing Business Managers, client partnerships, sales strategy, and consumer packaged goods initiatives.
Responsibilities
Manage the overall sales process and oversee hiring and development of the sales organization
Directly supervise Business Managers and Senior Business Managers
Monitor team members on selling and consultative techniques
Deliver principals’ volume share and sales fundamentals, including merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving, at the lowest possible cost
Develop relationships with principals and customers
Sell principals’ specific programs and initiatives and company objectives using customer, market, and principal knowledge
Involve marketing, technology, and sales support as needed
Work with the VP Customer and New Business Development to develop, establish, and direct channel and distribution strategies and programs
Maintain key client relationships and implement strategies to expand the team’s client base
Administer performance reviews and Success Factor goals for direct reports
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Ten years in sales or marketing positions of successively increased responsibility with a sales and marketing agency or major national consumer packaged goods company
Prior experience demonstrating sales skills and the ability to successfully manage and direct others
Proven ability to build team spirit and motivate all Associates
Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills
Ability to analyze sales and marketing information for effective sales presentations
Solid understanding of financial management principles
Ability to monitor and control expenses effectively
Ability to communicate the company’s sales philosophy and direction to all associates
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