This position is responsible for customer management and administration activities in the assigned district to ensure our customer service expectations and the Region's objectives are achieved. Establish and maintain effective customer and independent distributor relationships. Ensure coordination of sales activities with multiple functions. Maintain and develop sales accounts. Provide input in the development of sales plans. Ensure sales and profit targets are achieved. Identify opportunities and corrections by tracking product performance of each route in the district. Maintain the warehouse areas to meet regulatory and AIB standards. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and 2 - 5 years in sales management (DSD / Route Sales) experience. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Experience in route sales in the grocery industry is preferred. Ability to negotiate effectively and influence others. Ability to communicate effectively in oral presentations and in writing. Ability to make decisions that effectively impact the business. Work requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish (preferred). Basic knowledge of DSD systems. 50% travel by auto/vehicle to customer stores and meetings. Work requires the use of computers for email, report generation, and general correspondence. Work requires lifting of up to 50 pounds. Candidates must live in the geographic area to ensure a reasonable commute and access to customers in the assigned district. Candidates must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check, as applicable for the role.
Competitive salary plus 15% Discretionary Bonus, Car Benefit, and a Full Benefit Packet including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching. Vacation Pay and 8 Paid Holidays.
Founded in 1977, Azteca Milling is a division of GRUMA (Grupo MASECA), the world’s largest producer of corn masa flour. GRUMA operates internationally through three large divisions - Mexico with 18 plants, Central and South America with eight plants, and the United States with six plants. Additionally, GRUMA has a plant in Italy and is now expanding into Asia and Oceania. Over 37 registered patents for the production of corn masa flour and corn and flour tortillas demonstrate GRUMA’s commitment to innovation and growth in the industry.
As the industry leader in the corn masa flour market, we at Azteca Milling are committed to manufacturing the highest quality products, delivering superior customer service, and investing in new product research and development. We produce over 50 different corn masa flours with numerous traditional applications, including the manufacture of corn tortillas, tacos and tostada shells, tortilla chips, corn chips, tamales, pupusas, and atoles, to name a few. Non-traditional applications include the bakery and snack industries. Azteca Milling’s innovative research with ingredient technology is yielding promising results for use in other food industry sectors.
We manufacture, distribute, and market MASECA® and Masa-Mixta® corn masa flours, and we distribute and market Selecta® wheat flour and Selecta® Tortilla Mix, another of GRUMA’s premier brands. Azteca Milling’s extensive client list includes companies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Middle East.
To remain the industry leader as a world-class quality service company that guarantees our customers’ complete satisfaction by exceeding their expectations.
To help our customers achieve their strategic objectives with our state-of-the-art technology and our highly qualified, motivated, and professional staff. We are committed to:
Azteca Milling's values reflect those of our parent company, GRUMA Corporation:
At Azteca Milling, we consider our people our most valuable asset. We make every effort to select only the best candidates so that both staff and company achieve shared goals working as an efficient, professional team. Azteca Milling offers career opportunities in most major areas - including sales, finance, operations, and administration - at many of our plant locations or at our Corporate Headquarters in Irving, Texas. We also welcome independent distributors interested in becoming an Azteca Milling distributor.
AZTECA MILLING LP as a Company of GRUMA maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.