About the Role
The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Sales Teams' operations and strategies. By researching market trends and conducting competitor analysis, you will develop and implement sales strategies. The Sales Director Role at Spicy Drops will lead our sales strategies to promote our all-natural, specialty food products. This role is crucial in expanding our market presence and achieving sales objectives through innovative approaches and strong vendor relationships. Success in this position will be defined by increased sales volume, market share growth, and fostering a motivated sales team.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies that align with our brand mission.
Create engaging sales packages for various clients to showcase our unique flavors and products.
Drive successful sales initiatives for our direct to consumer, wholesale, and festival models.
Analyze market trends and customer feedback to improve product offerings and marketing initiatives.
Manage sales initiatives and partnerships to expand our reach.
Lead the sales team to ensure cohesive messaging and support business goals.
Analyze and track sales performance metrics
Collaborate with internal and external clients and partners
Manage sales budget and showcase ROI
Creating, evaluating, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators
Prepare operational and financial sales department reports
Oversee the management, learning, and career development of the sales team
Directly coordinate cross-selling and joint marketing initiatives to maximize exposure and profitability
Focus Areas:
Lead Generation: Researching leads, making calls, and following up with potential customers and clients
Customer Databases: Maintaining customer databases
Sales Reporting: Creating sales reports
Email Campaigns: Managing email campaigns
Meetings: Participating in company meetings
Sales Processes: Optimizing and documenting sales processes
Product Training: Participating in product training
Market Research: Conducting market research
Qualifications
A degree or certification in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
Sales experience in the food industry, preferably in specialty or natural products.
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and customer insights.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative skills, with a passion for culinary arts or the food industry.
Proficiency in digital marketing tools, sales tools, customer databases, and social media platforms.
Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of managing sales teams.
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Passion for culinary arts, the food industry and an understanding of customer preferences in the food market.
Join our team on a rewarding journey to redefine the specialty food market. If you are passionate about making a significant impact and possess the skills to drive innovative sales, apply now!
Compensation
This position is currently 100% commission based, with the opportunity to evolve into a part-time or full-time salaried position with benefits and bonuses.
Application Instructions:
For consideration towards a role with Spicy Drops, please apply via an available online posting. You may also send an email to contact@spicydrops.com along with the items detailed below. Please ensure that you note the specific role title that you are applying for or wish to create within your email subject line.
Resume/CV* (Mandatory)
Cover Letter (Optional)
Website or Portfolio Link (Optional)
60 second introduction video of yourself (Optional)
About the Company
Spicy Drops is a Specialty Food Store that specializes in all natural products, and is a locally produced small batch Sauces & Spices LLC in the United States. The mission of Spicy Drops is to provide high quality products at affordable prices while advocating for taste and healthy ingredients.
We strongly believe in the power of all natural ingredients and the unique flavors that they bring to every meal. Our team is passionate about the food industry and we strive to make a difference with every product we sell and are always committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience and Unforgettable Flavor.