Bilingual Regional Sales Manager - Food Industry - Sales Jobs (Atlanta)

Our Client, a 48 year old major producer of Hispanic food products and the number 1 choice of beans and rice, is currently looking for Regional Sales Manager to grow the East Region. This is a new position due to growth. This key member of the team will be responsible for driving sales, managing accounts, maintaining long term relationships with existing accounts and maximizing overall sales opportunities in the East region – emphasis in Atlanta and Florida.

Qualifications:
• Must have 5 to 7 years of fact-based direct selling experience in branded products/distribution within the Food Industry.
• Previous experience in Account Management or Territory Sales.
• Professional accomplishments that reflect self-motivation & initiative.
• Detail-oriented, organized and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with agencies/vendors and internal resources, in US and Mexico, to drive superior market results.
• Flexible; able to adapt as priorities change.
• Superb customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong bilingual (Spanish) skills (speak, read, and write) required.
• Bi-cultural food market expertise – Hispanic/American.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Education:
• Undergraduate degree required.