We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Manager or Vice President of Sales to drive growth in the natural paper goods and tableware sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and established relationships with key accounts in both the food service and retail industries.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop and implement sales strategies to expand market share in the food service and retail sectors.
-
Account Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with major clients, including hospitality, restaurants, food distributors, schools, government agencies, stadiums, airlines, airports, and retail chains such as Walmart, Kroger, Costco, supermarkets, drug stores, hardware chains, and auto chains.
-
Product Expertise: Leverage in-depth knowledge of natural paper goods and tableware to effectively present and sell products to diverse clients.
-
Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external representatives to ensure seamless account management and customer satisfaction.
-
Sales Performance: Monitor sales metrics, analyze market trends, and adjust strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets.
Qualifications:
-
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in sales leadership roles within the natural paper goods, tableware, or related industries.
-
Industry Relationships: Proven track record of established relationships with key buyers in the food service and retail sectors.
-
Product Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of natural paper goods and tableware products.
-
Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and motivate a sales team.
-
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
Compensation:
-
Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
-
Commission: Performance-based commission structure.
-
Bonus: Eligibility for annual bonuses based on sales performance.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and vision for the company's growth. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.