About the role:

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

This position plans and implements sales to foodservice distributor accounts for a geographic region where cultivating relationships, identifying opportunities, and account management skills are critical. The Regional Sales Manager will support the Northeast region, focused heavily on the Boston and Philadelphia markets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop territory sales plan aligned with annual brand business plans and region objectives
• Manage direct distributor accounts according to established sales and revenue goals
• Develop effective relationships with key end-user accounts to drive distribution volume
• Maintain effective sales forecasts
• Research new leads and targets for market development via Distribution
• Maximize contribution margin according to established goals with aggressive price and promotion management, contract management, monitoring/assisting with A/R balances, clearing deductions, production and supply chain resolutions, and new product development projects
• Create and deliver sales presentations, business reviews, and product recommendations effectively
• Develop and manage sales expense budget
• Ensure that a high professional level of customer service is maintained via resolution of complaints, troubleshooting product supply chain problems, client visits, industry networking, participating in trade shows, gourmet chocolate training to distributor’s sales network, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness and developments in the Food Service Distribution landscape for the target market
• Travel 30%

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 7 to 10 years of sales experience in a bakery or foodservice distribution environment
• English speaking / Spanish a plus
• Proven creativity in prospecting, opening and growing account base
• Business acumen and demonstrated quantitative skills
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Exercise professional conduct and sound judgment in all related areas
• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork and Cooperation – genuine intention to work cooperatively with others
• Has proficiency in sales and full knowledge of the product line and its applications
• Impact and Influence – builds support for ideas, adjusts approach and style to suit customer audience
• Customer Service Orientation – meet the customers’ needs
• Organizational Commitment, Achievement Orientation – know how the organization functions and work well competing against our standard of excellence
• Special Knowledge Expertise, Flexibility – mastery of the foodservice and bakery market body of job-related knowledge and adapts to and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, or groups
• Self-confidence, Relationship Building – believe in your capability to accomplish sales while building or maintaining friendly warm relationships with customers
• Initiative – preference for taking action before being requested; does more than what is required or expected

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Remote

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