Position Overview :

Responsibilities will include : Providing exceptional client services, operating as the Manager on Duty in the absence of a manager, performing operational and transactional functions, handling client service issues, issuing approvals for desk transactions as well as opening and closing the store.

The Sales Lead will refer all duties which require managerial experience and / or approval to the Store Manager ( disciplinary action, hiring, and terminating associates).

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

• Embraces our values & sets an example through his / her behaviors
• Responsible for compliance with all ANN INC. practices and procedures
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Store Manager or Co-Manager

Sales Lead Responsibilities

In addition to Sales Associate roles of providing excellence in delivering the Client Experience, the Sales Lead is responsible for supporting the Store Manager and CO-Manager in overseeing the operational functioning of the store including, but not limited to :

• Supporting the business strategy & adjusting to effectively reach goals
• Driving revenue by proactively managing the client experience while effectively performing Manager On Duty responsibilities Assuming the MOD role when Store Manager / Co-Manager is not on the floor
• Utilizing tools to ensure a client-focused team environment
• Driving volume & anticipating clients’ needs while communicating store metrics & individual performance to motivate associates
• Coaching Associates in the moment on client interactions & performance to maximize productivity & capture client opportunities
• Possessing keys to the store, performing opening and closing procedures in the absence of management (, opening / closing registries, opening checklists, bank deposits, filling in, recovery, cleaning, retrieves / send email, review AT Web, accepts / receives shipment
• Assuming PIN and signature privileges for register functions requiring approval
• Utilizing reports to make effective merchandising decisions & style the store in Division standards
• Leveraging tools, assessing and taking action to drive operational excellence through Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Ensure optimal coverage and productivity in all areas of the store through scheduling appropriately
• Complete daily tasks to ensure store runs smoothly and meets all ANN INC. standards and guidelines
• Reports to work as scheduled; records time worked accurately by using ANN INC.’s Time and Attendance system; remains flexible to the needs of the business
• Embraces fashion, understands current market trends and is able to articulate them using ANN INC. interpretations in every client interaction.

Represents the brand by adhering to ANN INC.’s dress code guidelines

Treats others fairly and with respect, valuing differences

Position Requirements :

• Client Service : Ensures that the client remains the top priority while balancing required tasks and overall store operations
• Store Operations and Organization : Ability to organize, delegate, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines
• Merchandising : Knowledge of visual standards and techniques, and ability to implement and maintain with ANN INC.’s guidelines
• Accuracy : Ability to handle cash and provide change without error. Ability to prepare nightly deposit as necessary. Captures accurate information for all transactions including signatures, addresses, and original receipt data
• Communication : Communicates effectively with Clients, Members of Management, Business Partners, and Store Associates
• Schedule : Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including evening and weekend shifts
• Physical : Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally. Maneuver effectively around sales floor, stock room and office

Educational Requirements and Experience :

• Minimum Requirements : High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum six months Sales Associate experience with ANN INC. or equivalent experience with another retailer in a position of sales associate or higher
• Part-time or full-time managerial experience preferred

Location :

Store 0777-Northridge Fashion Center-ANN-Northridge, CA 91324

Position Type : Regular / Part time

Regular / Part time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.

Note to Applicants : Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law.

Company Description

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces.

Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50 / 50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN;

and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.

We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

This is a remote position and the ideal candidate will currently reside in the Los Angeles area covering the California and Las Vegas territory.

Job Description

This position is an entry level full time sales position for Stratas Foods, Foodservice. The primary role for this position is to provide dedicated direct Sales development support calling on foodservice operators and bakeries.

The person works in harmony with our broker organization reporting to our Division Manager. Operator Fry testing and product cuttings are their main priority.

The scope is to be a National Brands specialists aiding our Broker street sales teams where we have them and also our key distributor Sales Representative.

This person would also assist in some Regional and National Account field support efforts on large Fry test projects as needed.

• Through the Division Managers direction, identify operator targets to call on to sell our NB products DSM with a particular focus on local and regional chain operators.
• Hands-on responsibility for setting up and montoring key Operator Fry tests and product samplings.
• Must be able to work along side Brokers to achieve assigned goals and objectives through direct selling support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Distributors Street sales reps with the goals of becoming their Stratas National Brands leader in Oils DSM products.

Daily focus is on operator sales calls and support. When appropriate participate in sales meetings, attend Food Shows and other activities required to grow the business.

• Lead key Operator sales growth through timely lead follow up and fry test management; providing product solutions, market intelligence, and technical expertise that adds value for our customers.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks surrounding the Business; Total Fry test process management, Salad dressing, Sauces, Mayo cuttings, BFO uses and demonstrations, Knowlege in all of our Bakery Shortenings
• Is responsible to learn more effective selling techniques to maximize effectiveness. This includes product knowledge as well as skill enhancements;

i.e. professional presentations, organizational skills and be proficient in using our promotional tools.

• Support and regionally direct One Foodservice strategy to include funneling of commodity opportunities as well to Distributor brands managers and inside sales to achive overall corporate goals and objectives.
• Must become proficient in Salesforce.com for efficient opportunity management and Customer relationship management. Other administrative duties include expense reports, contract management and timely email response.
• Position must follow directives completely as outlined and Report to Division Manager
• Travel - ability to travel up to 50% of the time within the the assigned territory

Competencies

• Effective Presentation Skills are essential to ensure maximum performance. Must be able to learn as well as train.
• Strong foodservice background, Food production, Sales experience a plus
• Must understand Business dynamics of selling propositions and defend ferociously. Must be able to balance cost vs. value effectively across the Branded Portfolio.

This is a required acumen.

Qualifications

Education : Associates or Bachelor's degree in Culinary, Food Marketing, General business related field or equivalent education and experience.

Related Experience :

• Three (3) years Foodservice experience. Distributor Sales, Broker Sales Manufacturer sales
• Must be able to handle diversity of tasks and manage them effectively.
• Bilingual Preferred - English / Spanish

Equipment / Software Skills : Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations : Driver's License

Additional Information

Pay Range : $69,011.20 - $86,264.00

Annual Bonus Incentive : 10%

Monthly Car Allowance : $850.00

Physical :

Must be able to fly / drive to markets. No major exceptional physical requirements.

Sensory :

Speech, Hearing, Vision, Smell, and Touch

This position must be able to respond orally and in writing to common inquiries and complaints from customers and members of the business community.

The position must be able to effectively present information to groups, individual customers and associates from the top levels of management to the smallest of operators.

The position must be able to listen effectively in order to understand and respond accordingly. The position must be able to smell and touch to work effectively in supporting evaluation of customer food initiatives and quality measurements.

Mental / Reasoning :

Must be able to handle diversity of tasks and manage them effectively. Sending written correspondence to all interfacing aspects is critical to success.

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin / ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status / marital status, sexual orientation, military / veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Regional Sales Manager

Southern / Northern CA, Hawaii

PRESENCE is a national, independently owned, natural products broker and service provider that was born from a desire to work in a progressive, vibrant and environmentally conscious industry while building communicative partnerships with other like-minded companies.

We are passionate about taking better care of the planet and ourselves, we have high energy, strong standards, strategic vision and are committed to making natural and organic products the standard again.

We love to learn, are on-trend and care about our teams and their well-being.

A little about this role :

The Regional Sales Manager’s function is to manage the day to day operations of the regional sales team while also maintaining a focus on the strategic goals of our manufacturer partners and our company.

This position facilitates communication between our National Brand Management team, their regional sales team and our manufacturers.

They must be willing to roll up their sleeves, be strong willed, detailed driven, highly motivated and dedicated to growing natural focused food brands and developing their team.

A day in the life :

Leadership as the Regional Sales Manager, you are responsible for the direct management of the Presence West sales team.

You are responsible for leading by example, managing, developing, and coaching the team. You are the supervisor of the team which includes monitoring team activities, sales, and other key performance indicators.

You are responsible for developing and growing the sales team to maximize their potential capabilities to produce strong sales results resulting in achieving client goals and objectives.

In addition, you are responsible for the review and oversight of all territories / store lists within your division to ensure accuracy and complete information.

You will be required to perform quarterly field days with the team and also responsible for creating and executing team performance reviews.

Strategic Sales Execution you must be a high-performing individual with the ability to influence change and provide the team the tools they need.

Capable in both the strategic aspects as well as the hands-on execution; consolidating and disseminating all manufacturer information including but not limited to promotions, new items, hip pocket deals, case stacks, holiday items, truckloads, overstocks, displays, demo, audits, market tours and spiff programs.

• Market Awareness - continually maintain awareness and expertise of industry trends, competitors, competitive product lines, current retail environment and available promotional and marketing programs.
• Analytics knowing your business and opportunities is an essential piece of driving sales and leading the teams strategically.

Understanding, analyzing and presenting data such as SPINS, Nielsen, Power BI, store level void reports and distributor data is important to manage the team and monitor / grow sales.

Communication is key you are expected to have value-added, solution-oriented, positive and timely communication (both internally and externally).

This dynamic position requires working in partnership with all departments, executive leadership as well as our vendor partners at all levels.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Projects and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice due to our business, industry, and / or market changes.

Additional travel may be required for industry tradeshows and / or company meetings and events.

What we are looking for :

• Prior experience and demonstrated success for managing and leading strong teams, preferably a sales team
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Excellent skills in the following areas : presentation, negotiation, analysis, customer service, selling, communication, organization
• Clean driving record, reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current insurance is required
• Dependable, diplomatic person, able to problem-solve successfully with a wide variety of people and issues
• Knowledge and interest of the natural products / brands and retail landscape is a plus
• Proficient computer (MS Office applications) and data-mining skills- including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, One Note, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint & Forms.
• Flexibility to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
• Ability to read, understand and evaluate SPINS and Nielsen Data
• Ability to manage time and deadlines
• Ability to travel (approximately20-40%)

Salary : Full time position, salary commensurate with level of experience, location and current market landscape

Benefits : Visit https : / / www.pmidpi.com / careers / to learn more about our benefits

About Us : Visit https : / / www.pmidpi.com / our-culture / to learn more about us

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Spatial Labs makes the hardware+software that powers the Web3 economy. We build ecosystems with real-world value and utility, making blockchain and the metaverse accessible and usable for the masses.

We have raised $14m in seed funding from notable VCs such as JAY-Z from Marcy Ventures, Blockchain Capital, and more. Link to raise details.

Spatial Labs currently powers infrastructure for brands such as Tidal, Pantone, IKEA, CROCS, ALES GREY, and more.

We are looking for an experienced Sales Lead to join their team and help propel our ambitious goals. As a Sales Lead, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team and help shape the company's future.

You will be responsible for developing and executing a sales strategy to drive revenue growth, leading customer interactions, including negotiations and presentations, maintaining relationships with existing customers, identifying and closing new business opportunities, and analyzing customer feedback and market trends to inform product and sales strategy.

You will also collaborate closely with the marketing team to ensure the successful execution of campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive revenue growth
• Lead customer interactions, including negotiations and presentations
• Maintain relationships with existing customers
• Identify and close new business opportunities
• Analyze customer feedback and market trends to inform product and sales strategy
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure the successful execution of campaigns

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant sales experience
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Knowledge of sales tracking software and CRM systems
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

London

WHY WORK FOR VERSACE

Our stores fully embody the spirit of Versace : Italian heritage, fearlessly Luxury forward, iconic design and a family first culture where we believe in the empowerment, motivation and growth of all employees.

Founded in 1978, Versace is one of the leading global fashion design houses. Under the Artistic Direction of Donatella Versace since 1997, Versace designs, manufactures and distributes fashion and lifestyle products including haute couture, women and men RTW, accessories and fragrances.

Since 2019 Versace is part of Capri Holdings global fashion luxury group - an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity, highly involved in improving the impact on the environment : starting from Versace, all Capri brands are constantly looking at all aspects of their business in a responsible way.

WHO YOU ARE

Our contributors at Versace are stylish, fashionable and elevated individuals who have a drive to achieve results and a passion for customer engagement.

Success starts with being an entrepreneur- by acting as a strong brand representative in the community you will grow your business through client relationship management and events.

We encourage an innovative workplace to strategically drive the business by being solution oriented.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Sales Associate will join our team reporting to the Store Manager. You will build relationship with customers and maximize sales opportunity, whilst maintaining store standards in terms of image, product and operations, and delivering the Versace customer experience.

Business Development & Client Management

• Partner with management team to strategically achieve sales targets
• Strive to always increase brand and product knowledge
• Master selling skills to satisfy customer needs
• Take action to maximize the sales opportunity on all categories
• Embrace and promote our Retail Excellence Program with both clients and staff
• Build strong partnerships with clients, peers, and management through effective communication
• Ensure superlative customer service standards, to meet customer expectations
• Act as brand ambassador to build relationships with new customers and VIP clientele
• Deliver the ultimate Versace experience to increase customer loyalty
• Drive results through delivering an elevated customer experience both during and after sale service
• Capture customer data all the time
• Proactively take possible actions to maintain a long-term relationship with customers
• Participate in the organization of In-store & Promotional events
• Implement and manage the boutique’s community outreach program to maintain active social relationships with clients

Operations

• Ensure the stock and the backroom are effectively managed and operational duties are met (goods receiving, transferring, stock take, stock arrangement, reporting etc.)
• Remain in compliance with operational and company policies and procedures
• Ensure store presentation and visual merchandising standards are maintained according to company directives and participate to VM set-up

YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE

• 2 + years’ experience in retail luxury experience preferred
• Computer skills to include operation of retail sales system, Word, Excel and email

WE’D LOVE TO SEE

• An entrepreneur with the ability to drive results
• Well connected with a strong ability to engage
• Elevated customer service skills; a true fashion expert with a passion for sales
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• A positive, outgoing, high-energy personality able to thrive within a high paced environment

OUR DIVERSITY VALUE