Multi Unit Sales Manager
Performance Foodservice · Portland, OR · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system. Safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of sales professionals responsible for managing and growing regional and multi-unit restaurant accounts.
- Drive sales growth through effective account strategies, customer development plans, and execution of targeted sales initiatives.
- Establish performance expectations and ensure sales team members achieve revenue, profitability, customer retention, and growth objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customer decision-makers, operators, and key stakeholders within assigned accounts.
- Conduct regular business reviews with customers to identify opportunities for growth, increased penetration, and operational improvement.
- Partner with sales representatives to identify and maximize opportunities for new product placement, menu innovation, promotional programs, and value-added solutions.
- Develop and deliver customer presentations, sales proposals, and strategic account plans.
- Monitor sales performance, analyze market trends, and implement action plans to capitalize on growth opportunities.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for customer concerns and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive timely resolution.
- Partner with distribution operations, procurement, marketing, category management, and supplier partners to support customer objectives and achieve business goals.
- Manage customer and supplier programs while ensuring compliance with contractual commitments and company standards.
- Ensure customer reports, business reviews, and performance metrics are completed accurately and delivered within established timelines.
- Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the sales team.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3-5 years of experience leading a sales team within foodservice distribution sales required.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing sales teams.
- Strong business development and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
- Strategic thinking with a proven ability to identify and execute growth opportunities.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of sales performance metrics.
- Ability to build credibility and trust with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Effective time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Benefits
- Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K Employer Matching
- Education Assistance
- Paid Time Off
Pay
Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
Schedule
Remote/Field-Based Position with Travel as Required