Now Hiring - Synear Foods USA - Sales Manager (Mainstream Retail) in Chatsworth, CA

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Description: An established foreign food manufacturer expands business in the United States and is currently looking for an experienced, driven and dynamic Sales Manager to join the Sales & Marketing Department. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining sales & marketing activities in the mainstream market. Major Responsibilities: * Partner with the VP, peers, brokers, and distributor network to develop, implement, and drive our sales strategy targeting the Mainstream food channel - National Retail Accounts. * Achieve budgeted revenues and team sales goals, maximizing profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, marketing plan, business plan. * Manage day-to-day sales activities, developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies outlined by the VP of Sales and Marketing. * Develop and execute distribution targets and promotion plans that follow company guidelines, managing customer sales forecasts, distribution targets, profitability, and trade spend targets. * Build strong and credible relationships with existing customers and channels through customer meetings, site visits, etc., to meet sales projections set by the Company. * Assist the VP of Sales and Marketing in producing monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyze current/potential market and sales trends. Coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share, monitoring performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plans. * Facilitate cross-department collaborations with R&D, Production, Quality, and other relevant departments to drive product development and enhance product quality based on customer and consumer feedback. * Update R&D team on a variety of food trends to create new SKUs and improve existing recipes. * Being a key member of weekly/monthly sensory tasting to provide instant feedback on product quality. * Participate in nation-wide food shows to approach business opportunities with prospects. * Work alongside the CEO to implement new sales initiatives. * Perform other tasks as assigned Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree required * Minimum 3-5 years experience with proven track record of leadership in a sales organization/business unit in the food industry * Working knowledge of sales cycles according to customer types, i.e., retailers, wholesalers, food services, etc. Prior experience with mainstream market preferred * Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills * Ability to organize and prioritize in a fast paced environment * Ability and willingness to travel throughout assigned sales territory domestically and/or internationally as needed * Valid driver's license and clean driving record * Proficient in Google Apps, MS Office Suite, etc. Synear is an "at-will", equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age (40 or over), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law. Synear will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of this Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $88,000.00 - $114,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Compensation Package: * Quarterly bonus Schedule: * Day shift Experience: * Sales: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Chatsworth, CA 91311 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Chatsworth, CA 91311: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person