About this opportunity
St. Dalfour lists this National Sales Manager Natural Channel opportunity in city of sioux falls, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the Company (St. Dalfour | French Fruit Spread With No Refined Sugar)
St Dalfour is a 3rd generation family-owned premium fruit spread company. Their premium, no added cane sugar, Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten Free products are produced in France and distributed across the USA;
including natural, FD&M, conventional and food service. The St Dalfour team is small and agile and believes the key ingredient to success is its people.
Position Summary: The National Sales Manager is a critical member of the St Dalfour team and will be responsible for developing, growing & maintaining their accounts. The account list may change or expand. This individual will report directly into the Head of Sales and will have responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, account management, HQ selling, distributor management, budget management, assist with marketing team objectives. Additional detail for this position is below.
Location - Home based, ideally living close to good hub airport in CST or EST time zone. Travel throughout the US as required
Reporting to - Head of Sales, USA
Job Purpose - Deliver against overall business strategy, including;
Maintain andgrow existing retail base within required channels (Natural, and Speciality)
To maintain & grow a comprehensive new business pipeline, delivering ‘on brand’ distribution
To secure distribution of NPD, where relevant to sector
Use reporting tools and data sources, both internally and externally, to;
Track account performance and use insights to influence outcomes to deliver against budget targets
Use P & Ls to determine profitability of programs and account launches
Create trade spend/ promotional programs within St Dalfour criteria
Build forecasts and sales plans, with support from Head of Sales
Present both internally & externally on results, forecasts, and trends
Manage Brokers and Merchandising Team by
Preparing regular interface to track performance and planning
Setting and reviewing clear initiatives and goals for the short, medium & long term
Develop and manage performance and relationships with distributors and retailers
At headquarter and division level (Via trade shows and regular cadence meetings)
Collaborate with key stakeholders to produce best in class retail programs, increasing brand presence and awareness
Be an active member of the internal teams to track progress against targets
Can work in a high energy, fast-paced environment
Is an over-communicator, with all successes and challenges in any aspect of the role
Requirements
6 yrs sales experience in the CPG industry, within food and preferably within premium brands.
Experience with managing at least one national Natural retailer and/or Distributor
Experienced in launching new products into market.
Good grasp of P & L drivers and willingness to learn and adapt
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Preferred experience at HQ level with WFM Sprouts, INFRA, NCG, NGVC, UNFI HQ, or KeHE HQ
Key Attributes
A team Player – happy to get ‘stuck in’ and believes in collective responsibility
Results orientated, goal driven and accountable with an entrepreneurial edge
Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to contribute openly to a small team
Worksite address
city of sioux falls, SD, 57186, US
Who can apply
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