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Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

The Director of Sales will manage all aspects of the Sales and Merchandising activities in the West Region. This includes people management, goal setting, established measurement and ultimately attaining specified positive results. This manager is the "top to top" contact and communicator between the Company and the accounts for which he/she is responsible. Position includes accountability to the Op plan and P&L Goals for their region.

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The compensation for this position is $160,000 - $210,000, depending on experience, along with a management incentive program. This position is remote, the ideal candidate will live on the west coast.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements strategic plan direction for the West region. Develops and execute Op plan volume, revenue, and profitability.

• Champions procedures to continuously improve the accuracy of the Demand Plan forecast.

• Manages and upgrades the mix and price for which products are sold.

• Works cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, QA, Supply Chain & Executive Management to ensure effective communication and problem solving; must work in coordination with all stakeholders for optimal outcomes for the Company and the customers.

• Utilizes the principles of the QIP, team management and Supply Chain initiatives to guide the region.

• Manages staff including recruitment, development and evaluation of associates.

• Participates in a leadership position on special projects and cross-functional teams. Participates in outside organizations, committees on behalf of Perdue.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree or related experience in Sales, Marketing or Business Administration plus 10+ years related work experience. Ideal candidate will have:

• Strong reading, writing, communication and analytical skills.

• Prior supervisory/management experience including managing, recruiting and evaluating sales associates.

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and team members.

• Ability to travel to plant facilities, innovation center and market areas to include overnight travel.

• Should anticipate spending 20% of their time in travel.

Experience Preferred

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

This position is a remote opportunity with travel to customers, facilities and events as need be.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.