Foodservice Sales Manager

About the role

Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful — from our distribution centers to our offices, every employee of C&S and our family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a Foodservice Sales Manager, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with customers and internal stakeholders to grow sales, helping customers remain relevant in the industry and financially healthy as independent retailers.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key customers to create and implement best practices, grow sales, and maintain customer advocacy
• Selling leadership experience, including implementation and ongoing management of goal setting and accountability metrics
• Leading the team to stay organized, aligned with, and accountable to company goals while delivering braggingly happy customers
• Managing escalated customer opportunities efficiently and effectively
• Developing strategic priorities and translating customer needs into sales opportunities for the Company
• Proactively recommending enhancements to leadership to improve processes and support overall team objectives
• Making recommendations for contract renewals and expansion of existing business
• Maintaining a professional demeanor and attitude at all times

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of the grocery industry
• Retail grocery experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Sales leadership experience, including implementation and ongoing management of goal setting and accountability metrics
• Experience managing a team
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in sales, retail, or customer development, with a track record of achieving objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Business

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Team leadership skills
• Strategic planning and execution
• Problem-solving skills
• Time management and organization skills

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Company matched 401k
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$85,420-$113,100

Schedule

Shift 1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

Hawaiian Housewares, LTD (doing business as Hansen Distribution Group) is part of the C&S Family of Companies, a leader in wholesale grocery supply and supply chain solutions across the United States.