Sales Manager

About the role

We are a broadline distributor with a cash n carry operation delivering quality food, service and custom solutions to foodservice operators and restaurants throughout the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the sales team, while driving new business opportunities. This position oversees both sales development and sales management functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of sales representatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendor partners
• Work with Marketing and Customer Service to ensure consistent lead flow
• Oversee, review and administer the development of sales forecasts developed by the sales force
• Align with operations delivery days in markets to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Assist with the recruiting and onboarding of new sales representatives
• Prepare weekly, monthly sales reports
• Represent the company at sales meetings, conferences, food shows and other events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Culinary experience preferred
• 4+ years of sales management experience
• 5+ years of experience in sales
• Experience managing sales development and sales representatives
• Strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills
• Knowledge of the greater New York Metro market and upstate New York
• Ability to travel

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Vacations, personal, sick & holidays