The Role
Lead and develop the Knoxville market team from a Pompano Beach base, driving business development, client relationships, and sales strategy execution. Coach and mentor staff, deliver consultative sales presentations, collaborate with regional leadership, and ensure teams meet or exceed strategic business goals and client expectations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Market Manager
Pompano Beach, Florida
Affinity Group is looking for a dynamic, experienced individual to oversee our Knoxville, Tennessee market. This position will be based in the Pompano Beach, Florida. The right candidate will have a passion for leading, coaching, and developing others to produce outcomes consistently. The Market Director will develop powerful relationships at all levels within the client’s organization and deliver results that exceed client expectations, in addition to ensuring their teams consistently meet or exceed the strategic business goals. The right candidate will possess a progressive and consultative selling approach, demonstrated business development skills, and a proven ability to influence and effectively communicate. This position will report to the Regional Vice President of Sales and will also collaborate with the Southeast leadership team to develop and execute the business growth strategy.
Who We Are:
Your Bridge to Success | Why Our People Love Affinity Group
Affinity Group is one of the fastest-growing food sales and marketing agencies, with a national presence throughout North America and Canada. We represent some of the most recognizable and well-regarded food brands in the industry.
Supported by the corporate sales support team, you’ll be part of a team that drives brand awareness and increases market demand for our clients. Affinity Group brings decades of expertise and a consultative system that is tailored for a localized approach.
Competencies:
- Leadership Coach. Ability to support and mentor teams to develop their strengths and increase success. Must be able to communicate the “why” behind our strategy.
- Strategy and Execution. Identifies and plans strategic activities and solutions to penetrate sales markets.
- Partner and Influencer. Brings passion to serving others and provides exceptional sales presentations with a consultative approach.
- 5-7 years’ experience, preferably with a food sales and marketing agency, or with a national food manufacturer
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Self-motivation and accountability
- High emotional intelligence and ability to build strong relationships with clients and business partners
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- CRM experience is a plus
- Health & Wellness: Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Company provided life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and short/long term disability benefits
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Competitive Salary + Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of experience
- Experience with a food sales and marketing agency or national food manufacturer
- Leadership and coaching experience to develop and mentor teams
- Consultative selling and business development skills
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Self-motivation and accountability
- High emotional intelligence and ability to build strong relationships
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- CRM experience
- Proven ability to influence and deliver results for clients
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The Company
What We Do
From culinary support, to store-level merchandising, to sales planning and strategy, Affinity Group's experienced retail and foodservice teams can help you build Your Bridge to Success. Learn how our talented team of sales pros can help your brand today! Operating in a collaborative environment, the Affinity Group shares our strengths, expertise, and resources to benefit our clients, customers, and our organization. We are focused on the foodservice and retail fresh food channels, helping our customers and clients succeed with highly engaged leaders and tenured top sales and culinary talent in North America.
