Franz Family Bakery · 12 hours ago
Sales Manager - Portland Area
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFranz Family Bakery is one of the country’s most successful bakeries, founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest. They are seeking a Sales Manager to lead territory sales operations, manage a team of Sales Supervisors, and ensure profitable sales in the assigned area.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage and lead territory sales operation; ensures timely, accurate and safe distribution of our products
Manage and lead a group of Sales Supervisors; includes coaching, mentoring, developing and supporting the team. Recommend appropriate corrective action when necessary
Ensure team is properly trained and following procedures as established by company; provides technical assistance and training to all Route Sales Supervisors, Route Sales Representatives and field service personnel as needed
Assume responsibility for obtaining profitable sales in the assigned area as established by the General Sales Manager. Provide feedback and data to management accordingly
Works with Route Sales Supervisors to maximize sales and reduce product returns
Develops and/or reviews standards, policies and procedures for all functions involved with or processes related to the distribution and sales of Franz products
Reviews and resolves product and service problems/concerns including customer complaints, quality control, and personnel related to the distribution of Franz products for their respective market
Partner with customers to address and resolve service, product and/or personnel concerns
Provide on-going performance feedback and annual reviews for team
Perform other duties as requested
Participate in weekly/monthly management meetings as required
Engages in effective and professional communications with all customers, both internal and external
Ensures work surroundings are maintained in a clean, neat, and safe manner
Support and adherence to company policies and Franz Core Values
Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ year of experience in a leadership position preferably in a similar industry
2+ years of experience in a Route Sales position
Proven record of maintaining a safe work environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of personalities, both internally and externally
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Preferred
Previous experience in a union environment a plus
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Healthcare
Growth and Development Opportunities
Generous Holiday and Vacation
Profit Sharing and 401K Funds
Discounted Franz Products
Company
Franz Family Bakery
Franz Bakery is a fifth-generation, family-owned baking company founded in Portland Oregon since 1906, we are proud to support the communities we serve.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2024-04-07
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