Market Sales Manager at La Colombe driving revenue growth and collaborating with teams in the coffee industry. Focused on mentoring and developing high-performing sales personnel.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Key Distributors, Sales Representatives and Account Managers in the market to help develop their networks and meet new business targets for the market.
Execute the Outbound Sales Strategies to create and actively manage and convert a target list of accounts – replacing target accounts once they’ve been won.
Generate additional sales for the entire market through mentorship, connections and guidance.
Develop and maintain a close relationship with the top 20 - 25 groups and accounts in the Market.
Organize quarterly meetings and prepare content to review results with key clients and contacts.
Effectively utilizing the resources in the market to help win and support national accounts and food service accounts.
Schedule a monthly meeting with the Food Service and National Accounts Team to strategize existing and future opportunities.
Develop and execute strategies to win new business with key foodservice partners.
Execute strategy to deliver the National Accounts & Food Service goals pertaining to the market.
Work in tandem with the Hospitality team to effectively communicate department goals while simultaneously growing and developing a future generation of managers and leaders.
Oversee and lead ongoing succession planning and career advancement.
Make sure the market always has proper staffing coverage.
Support and mentor growth through detailed, constructive feedback on a regular cadence.
Establish yourself as a subject matter expert amongst direct reports & peers.
Build rapport by creating and maintaining relationships through high levels of visibility, communication, & transparency.
Sharing market trends with the Regional Sales Director.
Share pertinent actionable information to market within a week unless otherwise stated.
Sharing monthly market updates with the team via email.
Reporting quarterly market updates with the Hospitality Leadership team.
Create and cultivate a culture of accountability, sense of urgency, proactive problem solving and ownership.
Maintain deep knowledge of the market on a macro and micro level.
Work directly with the Regional Sales Director to create a strategy that balances the categories of accounts (restaurant, cafe, hotel, food service, etc.) within the market.
Focus on driving growth in any category where we are underrepresented.
Identify any specific product categories or geographical areas where we could increase sales by implementing a targeted strategy.
Coordinate and execute events within the region that will help to build brand awareness and create opportunities for new wholesale clients.
Requirements
Passionate about coffee
3 - 5 years' experience in Hospitality, Business to Business Sales, or the coffee industry
Minimum 2 years experience in management
Track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams
Proven record of accomplishment in your professional career
Positive and professional communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts
Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and able to take constructive feedback
Ability to efficiently manage various high-priority responsibilities while keeping management informed
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