Vice President of Sales
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to drive the sales transformation of a well-established vertically integrated business that is positioned for significant growth. This organization genuinely cares about people, culture, and sustainability. They are led by an impressive and driven leadership team who are also warm, engaging, and caring people.
Our client is a leading supplier and marketer of fresh fruit around the globe. In the last several years, they have been expanding in North America. They continuously strive to improve and advance their business while making lives better in the areas they serve. With this advancement comes exciting new challenges and opportunities.
We are searching for a Vice President of Sales to lead their team of successful salespeople and key customers working out of their Pompano Beach Florida office. This is a key position on the executive leadership team responsible for providing leadership and management of the Company’s sales activities. The VP of Sales is responsible for the development and execution of the Sales strategies that drive revenue for the company, utilizing a thorough understanding of market opportunities, company operations and effective business development.
This is a strong team with a developed tenure looking for direction and a thriving team looking for mentorship to get them to the next level. This is a sensational opportunity to be part of the next stage of growth for this prosperous organization. They are progressive, they take care of their employees, and they are separating themselves from the rest of the industry by taking bold steps in their growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop strategic sales plans, budgets, and the trade marketing strategy, based on Company goals to promote business growth and customer satisfaction
- Identify customer demands and link them to the Company’s ability to execute those demands
- Measure monthly and annual sales goals achievement
- Manage a team of seasoned sales professionals through development and mentoring
- Impact brand recognition, pricing, expense management and revenue growth, contributing to profitability
- Measure monthly and annual sales goals achievements
- Expand the Company’s presence in North American
- Develop the customer base matching the basket of offerings specific to customers
- Work closely with the production and marketing teams to identify opportunities to exploit the brand
- With an impressive national retail customer base, our client is looking to expand and foster such relationships helping retailers with solutions to grow their business
- Understand the customers in which to test products and viability for future growth
- Develop a succession plan while working with existing team members to strengthen sales growth for years to come
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of sales or business development experience within the produce industry
- Experience growing business with national retail customers experience
- Track record of building a positive, successful sales culture, coaching highly productive teams with a focus on team success
- Seasonal produce expertise
- Highest level of integrity
- Willing to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to realize the business growth agenda
- Team leadership and development
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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