Area Sales Director - H

Area Sales Director - H

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries is not just about baking; it is about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, Flowers Foods is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. From the wholesome goodness of Nature’s Own and Wonder to the bold flavours of Dave’s Killer Bread, the rustic Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality.

The company values honesty & integrity, respect & inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility.

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Flowers Bakeries has an immediate opening for an Area Sales Director. An Area Sales Director is responsible for supporting DSD (direct store delivery) sales and IDs (Independent Distributors). In this role you will support IDs’ efforts to manage customer relationships, engage in sales activities, grow their customer base, seek new selling opportunities in the market, and track sales data. You will build and maintain solid customer relationships with key accounts, helping to ensure promotion and display execution in the market.

Utilizing digital tools, you will be able to show execution wins and opportunities for continued growth. The Area Sales Director will work with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyse market and territory opportunities to maximise sales, while using consumer insights to adjust sales strategies.

• 5 years of relevant experience in general management or sales. Experience as a sales rep, distributor, or other sales position required.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Sales or Business Administration) or equivalent experience.

• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Salary: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00. Competitive pay and bonus opportunities. Please reply by 1/24/2026.

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Tiffany Clough at

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing