Division Manager, Louisiana

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential client in the consumer products industry who is seeking a Division Manager for their Louisiana territory. This field sales leadership role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while driving significant business growth in a competitive market. Our client is a market leader with substantial expansion potential, and this position will play a critical role in executing their commercial strategy across retail channels.

The Division Manager will lead a team of Territory Managers to maximize sales performance across retail chains, independent convenience stores, and specialty retailers throughout Louisiana. You will report to regional leadership and be responsible for executing sales strategies that drive distribution, reduce out-of-stocks, optimize product placement, and ultimately increase revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Territory Managers to achieve business objectives and sales targets
• Plan, organize, and execute sales strategies and territory plans across your division, assessing results and creating actionable improvement plans
• Coach and mentor team members through goal-setting, personalized feedback, joint sales calls, individual sessions, and performance reviews
• Synthesize and communicate division-level insights and business intelligence to your team, peer managers, regional leadership, and cross-functional partners
• Drive key performance indicators at company, regional, and individual levels
• Collaborate cross-functionally with headquarters teams including Trade Marketing, Distribution Management, and Key Accounts
• Maintain working knowledge of local and state regulations and taxes, guiding Territory Managers on market optimization

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 4 years of field sales experience, preferably managing territory sales representatives
• Proven sales management skills with exceptional knowledge of the CPG retail environment
• Strong people motivation and management abilities with aptitude for hands-on coaching and development
• Proficiency with sales technologies including Salesforce and Tableau for data analysis and action
• Excellent communication skills using PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, and similar tools
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Industry experience in tobacco or other regulated industries strongly preferred
• Previous sales leadership experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or relevant equivalent experience; Business degree or related field preferred

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll prepare and submit your profile to our client for consideration. Throughout the interview process, we'll provide guidance and support. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication should go through our talent team to ensure the best outcome for your candidacy.

Pay

This position offers competitive compensation. Specific pay details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience, qualifications, and location factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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