Joseph Hughes
Sales & People Leader | Sports Enthusiast | Serving My Community with Gratitude
- Role
- Division Sales Manager at ITG Brands
- Location
- Smyrna, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joseph Hughes
I am a results-driven retail sales leader with a passion for developing people, driving executional excellence, and translating strategy into measurable results at the shelf.Currently, I lead and develop a high-performing team of field sales representatives across a multi-market territory, partnering closely with customer teams, internal stakeholders, and broker partners to deliver distribution growth, merchandising excellence, and retail execution aligned with business priorities.My leadership style is rooted in accountability, coaching, and clear communication. I spend significant time in the field working alongside my team—conducting store audits, identifying opportunities, and developing tailored selling strategies based on data, customer needs, and market dynamics. I believe strong results come from well-trained, motivated teams who understand not just the “what,” but the “why” behind our priorities.Key strengths include:• People leadership, coaching, and talent development• Retail execution strategy and field deployment• Data-driven selling and problem-solving• Cross-functional collaboration with customer and broker partners• Driving new item execution, displays, distribution, and merchandising standardsI take pride in building trusted relationships, developing future leaders, and consistently delivering results in fast-paced retail environments. I’m always open to connecting with others who are passionate about sales leadership, team development, and winning at retail.
Experience
Division Sales Manager
May 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Manages a team of 11 Sales representatives in the Metropolitan Atlanta area
Education
Morehouse College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
1994 — 2000
Skills
- Product Marketing
- Sales Presentations
- Sales Operations
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Account Management
- Marketing
- Event Management
- Cold Calling
- Management
- Business Analysis
- B2b Marketing
- Communication
- Business Planning
- Program Management
- Product Management
- Sponsorship
- Long Distance Running
- Sales
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
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