DIRECTOR OF SALES
At Bella Cucina we’re committed to enhancing the lives of others through the beauty, sustenance and spirit of artful food. Thismission inspires us to create high quality, beautiful and innovative products made wiith care and consideration. As a small company with ambitious goals we believe in teamwork, an entrepreneurial mindset, creativity, hard work and good food.

About the Position
Reporting to the President/COO, the Director of Sales serves on the company's Leadership Team and is accountable for strategically developing, implementing and managing Bella Cucina sales strategy across all channels of business.  This position will manage both an internal sales staff as well as customer, rep and distributor relationships that ensure the company meets its growth and profit targets.  This position also partners with Marketing, Finance and Operations to ensure proper planning and marketing in support of sales objectives.

 The Ideal Candidate will have:
* 10+ years progressive sales experience with 5+ years in a leadership role.
* Proven track record building and scaling brands.
* Understanding and appreciative for Bella Cucina mission.
* Proven success in profitable sales growth. 
* Experience and proven success in all channels of trade, nationally.
* Established relationships and network nationally.
* Success hiring, managing & leading a diverse team of sales professionals.
* Robust sales management experience managing multiple product categories and customers.
* Demonstrated ability to be both “hands-on” (excellent attention to detail) and “strategic” (development and execute longer term sales plan) as well as manage trade show sales planning and execution 
* Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, be flexible, and make quick judgment calls.
* Able to review/understand market and customer analytics including SPINS data and customer portal data.  Ability to then apply those insights to selling/strategy. 
* Strong reporting skills including quarterly business reviews and annual business planning.  
* Excellent communication skills– active listener who delivers messages in a clear and compelling manner.
* Drives results – goal oriented – tenacious. 
* Builds effective teams.
* Develops and attracts talent.
* Proficient PC and systems skills.