Sales Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

As the Manufacturing Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in driving sales and revenue growth within our manufacturing network. You will provide leadership to the sales team, focusing on expanding market share and optimizing sales performance. The objective is to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and sales efficiency that deliver optimal revenue growth at reduced operational costs across the manufacturing operations, with year-over-year support to ensure continuous improvement and sustained performance.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage Sales Team: Oversee the activities and performance of the sales team, ensuring they meet sales targets.
• Develop Sales Strategies: Create and implement strategies to increase revenue and market share.
• Analyze Sales Data: Review and analyze sales data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and distributors.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competition.
• Training and Mentoring: Train and mentor the sales team to improve performance and skills.
• Collaboration: Work with the manufacturing teams to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Negotiation: Negotiate prices and contracts with clients and suppliers.
• Budget Management: Monitor and manage the sales budget to ensure profitability.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field is generally required.
• A master's degree in business administration (MBA) or marketing is preferred.
• At least five years of experience in sales, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
• 3 plus years of experience leading teams
• Experience in creating and implementing sales strategies, budgeting, and sales forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze sales data and market trends.
• Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.