We are a vertically integrated grower owned cooperative based in Traverse City, Michigan which offers its employees the opportunity to significantly impact the life of our grower owners as well as the customers and consumers we serve. We offer competitive compensation and a best in class benefit package.
The Company: Cherry Central is a sales and marketing organization supporting a cooperative of grower/processors throughout North America. Cherry Central serves market channels throughout the United States and the world.
The Position: We’re looking for a National Brand Sales Manager.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Minimum Requirements:
• High School Diploma and / or Seminars in related field. College degree prefered
• 5+ years’ experience in sales management required, broker management is a must, experience in food distribution required and Must Have Extensive Experience with the customers in the Midwest.
Meijer, Jewel, Walmart, Kroger, Spartan Nash, UNFI, AWG, and all Independents.
• Extensive computer experience-Microsoft Office, database management, Nielsen and IRI.
• Project management and organizational skills as well as managing sales budgets
• Elevated level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Interpersonal and personnel management skills
• Valid driver’s license
Essential Physical & Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly interact with customers in-person and on the phone, including talking and listening (hearing) and engage with them in a professional manner especially on Zoom or Teams meetings. Employees in this position must be a team player with the ability to problem-solve and work independently (Take Initiative). The National Brand Sales Manager must be able to multitask and manage multiple projects at the same time, often in high stress situations.
This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping frequently. The employee should be able to lift/move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Other Position Information:
• This position requires travel to trade shows and other meetings with brokers and customers.
• Classification: This position is salaried exempt.
This job description is not designed to cover or have a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
APPLY TODAY: hr@cherrycentral.com