Vice President Retail Sales & Marketing

Manufacturer of Premium Meat Products in Fort Atkinson

Jones Dairy Farm, a family owned and operated business for over 130 years, is seeking a Vice President Retail Sales & Marketing. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual that can demonstrate leadership, organization, a high level of accuracy, and attention to detail.

Position Summary:

Provide leadership of all Retail sales and Marketing activities through the management of marketing team, retail sales team and brokers. Responsible for sales volume and profit objectives of the business along with strategic and tactical marketing initiatives that grow brand awareness and sales volume. Develops and implements strategies and tactics for the successful attainment of Company objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and leadership to Retail sales team.

• Oversee and direct Retail marketing plan and execute through Marketing team.

• Recommend new products and innovative ideas.

• Establish Retail budgets and sales planning process.

• Manage and administer incentive programs.

• Monitor trade programs and manage travel and expense budgets.

• Develop national account sales strategies.

• Participate in the development of pricing strategies.

• Make recommendations concerning improvements to policies, procedures, techniques, facilities, and any other matters relative to enhancing the effectiveness of the department or Company.

• 50-75% travel required.

• Accept special projects and completes them promptly.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of Sales and Marketing leadership experience; previous experience in the meat or perishable food industry preferred.
• Stong financial background demonstrating responsibility for P&L.
• Must possess excellent negotiation, leadership, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with an ERP system and experience analyzing IRI/Nielsen data.

Benefits Package:

We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package:

• Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay
• Long Term Disability available
• Paid Vacation and 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with a 100% Employer match on 5.5% eligible earnings
• Health Club Incentives
• Professional Development Including Tuition Reimbursement & more!

We offer excellent compensation and benefit packages. Qualified candidates should submit resume and apply online @ www.jonesdairyfarm.com/Jobs-At-Jones

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