Broker Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Strategize, develop, and spearhead significant growth initiatives alongside Broker Partners.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including SSCM, Sales Finance, and the Demand Team.

• Meet Ferrara's sales objectives and priorities within established performance guidelines and Trade Budgets.

• Oversee 9 Planning Accounts throughout the Southeastern United States.

• Cultivate and maintain long-lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Convey product knowledge and business goals to effectively lead Broker Teams.

• Build collaborative partnerships to achieve strategic objectives.

• Formulate strategic plans for key customers while pinpointing regional growth opportunities.

• Create and uphold business planning initiatives.

• Engage in departmental and interdepartmental planning and management teams.

• Enhance organizational processes through cross-functional collaboration.

• Develop, define, and present contingency plans aimed at maximizing net profit growth.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Execute other responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the confectionery industry.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in sales account management is preferred.

• At least 2 years of sales experience in the Grocery Channel is preferred.

• Must reside within the designated territory, including Chicago or Southeast regions such as Charlotte, Florida, and Atlanta.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.

• Willingness to travel as necessary to meet objectives.

• Experience in consumables is preferred, though not mandatory.

• Background in confections is an advantage.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Capability to manage priorities within Trade Budgets.

• Exceptional planning and organizational abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that promote health and financial wellness.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Annual bonus based on company performance, with a potential bonus of 10%.