Mgr, District Sales

We deliver the goods: competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, and Paid Time Off. Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system in a safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

About the role

Responsible for supervising the activities of the sales staff assigned to their district. Participates in the establishment of the region’s sales plan and is accountable for the sales, profitability, and accounts receivable performance of their district. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
• Develop and educate sales staff on product knowledge, sales techniques, and company policies by developing and conducting monthly sales meetings.
• Attain targeted sales as determined by business goals.
• Operate department and assigned personnel within budgetary guidelines.
• Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and establish policies and practices to effectively meet those needs.
• Develop interpersonal relationships that encourage openness, candor, and trust, both internally and externally.
• Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public, customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Participate in industry organization monthly meetings.
• Develop and present major account presentations.
• Formulate and analyze information on competition.
• Attend industry shows and events.
• Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely, and quality manner; ensure customer and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage customer complaints, issues, and emergencies.
• Establish and monitor major account prospect lists.
• Process customer rebates and incentives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off