Sales-Director, Strategic-Account-Director, National-Sales-Director Jobs

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

• 12+ years of sales, marketing, and merchandising experience within consumer packaged goods healthcare categories

• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and managing complex, national or strategic customer accounts

• Advanced ability to interpret and apply IRI, Nielsen, and other syndicated market data to inform strategy and execution

• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; CRM and sales analytics tools experience preferred

• Exceptional selling, negotiation, and executive-level presentation skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

• Willingness to travel as required to support customer engagement and business needs

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day account management for a defined portfolio of key and strategic customer accounts

• Own development and execution of account-specific business plans, including sales targets, growth initiatives, promotional strategies, and execution timelines

• Lead cross-functional coordination of new item launches, customer presentations, pricing and quote development, artwork requests, and promotional planning

• Direct and influence internal support teams and broker partners to ensure aligned execution against account goals

• Drive top-line sales performance while managing inventory levels, inventory turns, service levels, customer scorecards, and accounts receivable

• Build and maintain strong senior-level customer relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary commercial point of contact

• Partner closely with Account Services, Planning, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance to ensure accounts are managed in alignment with corporate objectives

• Leverage syndicated data, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and optimize merchandising and promotional strategies

• Represent the company at industry events, customer meetings, and trade shows to strengthen brand presence and relationships

• Lead and support special projects based on customer requirements, market opportunities, or internal strategic initiatives

• Operate effectively in a home office, broker office, or corporate environment based on business needs and travel requirements

• Provide mentorship and leadership to sales team members and broker partners, promoting accountability, execution excellence, and professional development

PHYISICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds

• Climb stairs when needed

• Sit for long periods of time

• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch

• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate object

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