National Sales/Marketing Director – Lead Our Growth in Grocery Sales!
Are you a proven sales and marketing leader with experience in the grocery sector? Our client is offering relocation assistance to Middle TN for the right candidate with the expertise and drive to help us grow. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a medium-sized, rapidly expanding company, focusing on grocery sales—not the restaurant sector. If you're passionate about developing new markets, leading teams, and being part of a strong professional community that values work-life balance, this could be your next big step.
Why Join Us?
- Growth Potential: Be part of a company on the rise, with opportunities for advancement as we expand our reach in the grocery industry.
- Professional Leadership: We offer a professional, collaborative environment where hard work and leadership are highly valued.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy being part of a supportive community that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life.
- Relocation Assistance: We’re ready to help relocate top talent to the beautiful Middle TN area.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead our Commercial Team to achieve sales and gross profit goals specifically within the grocery store sector by analyzing trends and implementing strategic marketing initiatives.
- Identify new markets and product opportunities, focusing on grocery accounts and large retail chains.
- Develop and execute national sales programs, creating field sales action plans tailored to grocery retailers.
- Stay ahead of market trends, adjusting sales strategies based on supply and demand, competitive pricing, and customer needs.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement marketing plans and new product development aimed at expanding our grocery sales footprint.
- Oversee key operational functions including customer service, order management, and logistics to ensure smooth processes.
What You Bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Food Sciences (MBA is a plus), with 7-10 years of proven sales experience in the grocery industry (restaurant experience is not applicable).
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing national grocery accounts and expanding into new markets.
- P&L management experience with a broad range of business responsibilities including inventory, forecasting, and accounts receivable.
- Exceptional problem-solving, time management, and strategic thinking abilities.
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and build long-term client relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 20% travel may be required.
