Sales Project Manager

Job Title: Sales Project Manager

Department: Sales

Reports to: VP of Sales & Development

Location: Modesto, CA

Essential Functions Include:

• The Sales Project Manager is a strategic role responsible for managing critical growth projects & internal business development & onboarding.
• This role will lead and execute sales-related projects by working closely with the sales team to understand business and customer needs.
• Work with Sales leads by joining calls/meetings, taking notes and providing evaluation & insights into possible limitations and/or opportunities of each project.
• They will develop program overviews, operational workflows, Gantt charts, PowerPoints, and other materials needed for communication. Additionally, The SPM will create project plans, set project milestones, evaluate risk, create steering committees, consider fixed timelines, and provide status reports to key stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• They will also need to analyze various operational metrics (KPIs) to prepare reports and presentations.
• They will coordinate with all internal departments, bringing together disparate groups including Operations, R&D, Customer Service, Sales & Sr. Management and others as needed into each project early, and often.
• They will also work with external 3rd party vendors, and conduct follow-up calls with Franchisees on participation, data collection, reporting, etc.
• Work closely and help support top strategic customers in an ongoing manner as assigned.
• Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Qualifications Include:

• The qualified individual will possess a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, agribusiness, finance, or similarly situated degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in the food ingredients or manufacturing industry and working with a team- with examples of when they have demonstrated excellence in the workplace.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products. Must be confident, a strong problem solver, and work well under pressure.
• Must have proven interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.
• They must be able to engage with individuals inside and outside of the organization and exercise sound judgement.
• An ability to be resourceful, insightful analysis skills, strong project management skills, ability to build and maintain strong business relationships, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a desire to work hard, have fun, and embrace accountability.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations:

• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience