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Job Purpose and Impact

The Sales Director Food Service will lead and develop strategy, food service sales teams and processes to achieve revenue targets. In this role, you will provide strategic vision and tactical direction, oversee and direct the responsibilities of employees and represent the organization in promoting and selling the company's products (fat & oils, starches and chocolate) and services.

Key Accountabilities

• Organize and coordinate Cargill’s sales operations in Foodservice channel in Turkey.
• Evaluate market potential and the status of sales in the area.
• Plan and organize sales projects and activities for Turkey.
• Identify potential customers and nurture existing customer relationships.
• Plan, develop and deliver the marketing strategy for products, services and associated brands.
• Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, coaching and making decisions related to talent management hiring, performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of food industry work experience, including people management.
• Other minimum qualifications may apply.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• On-field sales experience, especially in Foodservice channel.
• P&L or costing management experience.
• Fundamental finance knowledge.
• Work experience within an international organization.

KEY BEHAVIORS

• Provides direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Build strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Demonstrate decisiveness and self-initiative while maintaining responsibility for achieving company goals.

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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES TO BE GAINED

• Experience leading, establishing and developing overall sales philosophy, vision and goals and implementing sales operations.