Area Sales & Distribution Manager - Central IL

Responsibilities

• Manages staff to achieve sales and distribution goals & objectives
• Safeguards DOT guidelines and implementation of safety practices
• Supports store level sales opportunities through in-store promotions and customer service
• Maximizes delivery truck utilization
• Prepares and executes distribution, truck maintenance, DOT compliance, dynamic routing, and pre-trip/post-trip tasks
• Hires, trains, and develops all team members
• Prepares and presents financial and budget reports to management
• Maintains ongoing team member performance, communicates results, and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Analyzes all sales & distribution data and reports to make relevant business decisions
• Manages customer relationships through continuous communications between sales, merchandising, and operations
• Ensures compliance and implementation of all company safety and DOT policies and procedures

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a role involving sales, sales operations, or route delivery/distribution
• Bachelor’s degree and sales and/or Direct Store Delivery (DSD) experience in the food industry preferred
• Understanding of financial/business requirements
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience presenting information in group settings to a wide variety of audiences
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must meet the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) driver eligibility medical certification requirements and must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)