Sales Manager - Portland Area - Military veterans preferred

Are you ‘bread’ for success?

Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Profit Sharing and 401K Funds
• Discounted Franz Products

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead territory sales operation; ensures timely, accurate and safe distribution of our products.
• Manage and lead a group of Sales Supervisors; includes coaching, mentoring, developing and supporting the team. Recommend appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure team is properly trained and following procedures as established by company; provides technical assistance and training to all Route Sales Supervisors, Route Sales Representatives and field service personnel as needed.
• Assume responsibility for obtaining profitable sales in the assigned area as established by the General Sales Manager. Provide feedback and data to management accordingly.
• Works with Route Sales Supervisors to maximize sales and reduce product returns.
• Develops and/or reviews standards, policies and procedures for all functions involved with or processes related to the distribution and sales of Franz products.
• Reviews and resolves product and service problems/concerns including customer complaints, quality control, and personnel related to the distribution of Franz products for their respective market.
• Partner with customers to address and resolve service, product and/or personnel concerns.
• Provide on-going performance feedback and annual reviews for team.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Participate in weekly/monthly management meetings as required.
• Engages in effective and professional communications with all customers, both internal and external.
• Ensures work surroundings are maintained in a clean, neat, and safe manner.
• Support and adherence to company policies and Franz Core Values
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Attitude
  • Passion
  • Teamwork
• Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

• 3+ year of experience in a leadership position preferably in a similar industry
• 2+ years of experience in a Route Sales position
• Proven record of maintaining a safe work environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of personalities, both internally and externally.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Previous experience in a union environment a plus