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The purpose of this role is to manage and direct sales, advertising, customer agreements and display activities to promote the sale of new and existing products in all retail accounts. The Director of Retail Sales will also manage, lead, and develop the Territory Sales Managers (TSM's) and Retail Sales Merchandisers (RSM's), regarding promotions, displays and other sales opportunities within assigned accounts or territories with the objective to grow volume, share, revenue, and profit.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the Territory Sales Manager (TSM) roles (both Large Format/Small Format) and Retail Sales Merchandisers (RSM) roles (Large Format), including hiring, development, performance management and terminations
Oversee and manage key customer relationships
Responsible for securing Customer Development Agreements, promotional activity and communicating pricing submission to the Pricing Coordinator
Lead and support the retail strategy for the large format and small format business segments, including execution of new product launches, brand flow information, point-of-sale, and display inventory
Schedule and assist in store resets at local and national accounts
Perform other duties as necessary
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent with 2-5 years related sales experience
A valid driver's license
Knowledge of general sales, account management and marketing techniques
Knowledge of inventory management and general merchandising
Knowledge of administration and management principles
Knowledge of human resources principles
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Basic knowledge of computers and tablets
Effective oral and written communication skills
Skills in coordinating others
Skills in critical thinking, problem solving and judgement and decision making
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to provide attention to detail
Ability to work with others
Ability to multitask
Ability to articulate company goals, policies and their importance to supervised employees