Position Responsibilities:

• Champion cultural and operational change across the sales organization, positioning the company for future growth and innovation
• Drive regional talent development and succession planning through strategic coaching and performance reviews
• Handle customer complaints in a timely and courteous manner
• Communicate all company and department-related issues as required
• Lead assigned staff to include: Interview, Recruiting, hire, train, coach, counsel, transfer, promote and when necessary discipline
• Manage and build strong relationships with key suppliers and retailers
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with 10 plus years of related experience and 6 plus years of leadership experience or High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) with 13 plus years of specific experience and 8 plus years of leadership experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree