Sr. Regional Sales Manager at Aryzta LLC (Otis Spunkmeyer) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

ARYZTA is a global baking company with a Passion for Good Food. We provide our retail and foodservice customers with a portfolio of bakery solutions so they can deliver memorable, delicious food to consumers. With operations in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, ARYZTA has become a global leader in the baked goods industry and one of the largest specialty bakery companies in the world. Our leading bakery brands in North America include La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer, and Oakrun Farm Bakery. We have 58 state-of-the-art bakeries and kitchens around the globe, with 20 of those in North America, and are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. The Americas team champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

The Customer Development Sr. Regional Sales Manager will be an ambassador and enthusiast for La Brea Bakery and Otis Spunkmeyer brands as well as all ARYZTA categories.

The Sr. Regional Sales Manager is responsible for ensuring we deliver against key revenue targets and execution strategies; maintaining brand guardrails, protecting and growing our business, as well as training/telling the story to both customers and consumers.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts to achieve volume goals through new placements, positioning, merchandising and promotion.


• Serve as expert on assigned customers, understanding the customer's corporate strategy, and how to align ARYZTA with the customer's strategy.


• Collaborate with Brand Management team to develop and implement plan to meet and exceed annual budget.


• Lead & participate in presentations, negotiations, sales meetings, and trade shows with key external & internal stakeholders.


• Ensure customer satisfaction stays high, develop lasting relationships with existing customers, and create new relationships.


• Provide thought leadership in driving distribution growth on current foods and new launches.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• 3 or more years of sales experience


• 3 or more years of retail sales experience as a National Account Manager


• College/University degree preferred


• Food experience strongly preferred


• Passion for food with experience and an understanding of food trends and flavor profiles


• Demonstrated relationships and ability in customer management within specific territory


• Strong track-record of proven success in developing branded consumer packaged goods.


• ISB, Bakery, deli, center-aisle or other retail experience preferred


• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation, & relationship building abilities.


• Strategic, resourceful, & creative individual


• Must be able to drive a car and travel via plane/train, lift up to 45lbs


• Frequent travel within assigned area of business


• Primarily office environment but may be exposed to a warehouse/distribution environment on a frequent basis

ARYZTA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.