Are you a seasoned sales professional with a passion for driving business growth and building strong customer relationships? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same? Look no further! arenaflex, a leading company in the baking industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Customer Executive to join our team. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to drive growth and profitability for our St. Pierre portfolio.
**About arenaflex**
arenaflex is the largest baking company in the world, with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our team of over 20,000 associates nationwide is dedicated to delivering the freshest products to our customers every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity, promotes development, and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
**Why Join arenaflex?**
* Competitive annual salary range: $118,400 - $165,700
* Annual bonus eligibility
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Paid time off
* 401k & company match
* Opportunities for career growth and development
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
**Job Summary**
The Senior Customer Executive is responsible for building successful sales strategies and exceeding sales plan for the St. Pierre portfolio. This role will focus on growing the St. Pierre Brioche portfolio through warehouse distribution in the In Store Bakery department. The successful candidate will ensure the profitable sales growth of assigned major chain account(s) and effective broker management. This position is also responsible for the communication of customer plans and results; both internal and external.
**Key Job Responsibilities**
* Develops fact-based sales presentations utilizing Insights and Circana data to identify incremental volume/space opportunities with assigned accounts.
* Develops and implements promotional calendar to fully maximize all trade promotions and maintain competitive advantage.
* Responsible for pre and post analysis on all promotions to identify and correct missed opportunities.
* Responsible for the entry of all promotional activity and maintenance of accurate customer price file.
* Gains authorization and secondary display support for all new products.
* Develops full revenue programs to align with customers' key initiatives.
* Lead the broker teams to ensure market condition audits are properly executed.
* Maintains and regular updates analysis of key competitors' activities and their impact on Bakehouse on a market-by-market basis.
* Responsible for annual and semi-annual Top-to-Top presentations for assigned accounts.
**Position Requirements**
* Key Behavioral Competencies:
+ Ability to achieve specific objectives/outcomes and set/meet key initiatives
+ Ability to effectively manage direct reports at the manager and professional staff level.
+ Ability to support established project objectives, checkpoints, and timelines as well as to manage and motivate cross-functional team members to meet project tasks and expectations.
+ Ability to effectively implement programs for area of responsibility.
* Education and Work History:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field. A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
* Ideal candidate will possess:
+ 5 or more years' consumer product account experience, ideally with National and major regional customers.
+ Experience leading salaried associates with team responsibility.
+ Requires excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate and influence others.
+ Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
+ Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required.
+ Travel is required 50%.
**What We Offer**
* Competitive compensation package
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunities for career growth and development
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
**How to Apply**
If you are a motivated and results-driven sales professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [arenaflex careers website]. We look forward to hearing from you!
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity, promotes development, and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.