District Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits from day 1

PTO and Holiday Pay

Career progression

Health & Wellness program

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking a District Manager to supervise merchandisers and salespersons across Springfield, Sturbridge and Western Massachusetts. You will ensure store responsibilities are met, coordinate schedules, and report to the Regional Manager in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will hire and fire staff, evaluate performance, schedule coverage, lead weekly sales meetings, and drive improvements while controlling budget and timelines.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers).
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs
• Willingness to solicit customer feedback to improve service
• Communication skills, including speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• The capability to read and interpret written information and comprehend simple instructions

Responsibilities

• Supervise merchandisers and salespeople in the district.
• Visit stores to ensure responsibilities are completed.
• Approve vacation requests for staff.
• Formally evaluate merchandisers annually.
• Hire/firing decisions for merchandisers and salespeople.
• Coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and budget.
• Maintain and manage all facets of business in the district.
• Maintain sales route schedules accurately.
• Lead weekly sales meetings with the field team.
• Disseminate new information (new items, distros, etc.).
• Schedule coverage for sales routes, store resets and remodels.
• Collect store information from surveys and related forms.
• Resolve store issues escalated beyond sales staff.
• Evaluate monthly sales figures and address issues.

Skills

Basic math

Customer service

Communication skills

Team supervision

Hiring/firing decisions

Job description

Position Overview

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices - every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a District Manager, you will be responsible for the daily supervision of all merchandisers and salespersons assigned to your territory, ensuring customer needs are met. This role works in correspondence with our Regional Managers.

Job Description

• Territory – Springfield, Sturbridge, Ma Worcester, MA

(Western, MA - Northern Connecticut)

• Job Type : Full-Time

You will contribute by:

• Collecting & verifying Merchandiser’s weekly schedules
• Visiting stores to ensure sales representative are completing all of their responsibilities
• Approving Salespeople and Merchandiser vacation requests
• Formally evaluating merchandisers annually
• Hiring/Firing of Merchandisers & Salespeople
• Answering directly to the Regional Manager
• Coordinating projects; Communicating changes and progress; Completing projects on time and budget
• Responsible for all facets of business in the district
• Accurately maintaining sales route schedules
• Conducting weekly sales meetings with the field team
• Disseminating new information, i.e., New Items, Distros, etc.
• Scheduling coverage for sales routes (i.e. vacation, sick days, etc) store resets & remodels
• Collecting store information from: i.e. store survey forms, etc.
• Resolving store issues that cannot be resolved by a salesperson
• Evaluating monthly sales figures & addressing any issues

We offer:

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

Your work environment may include:

• Office: Office Temperature about 65F to 75F
• Store: Store Temperature about 65F to 75F

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs
• Willingness to solicit customer feedback to improve service
• Communication skills, including speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• The capability to read and interpret written information and comprehend simple instructions

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Qualifications

Shift 1st Shift (United States of America)

Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocersis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Salary Range

$60,330-$78,530

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Chain Sales - NE

Job Family: Sales

Job Code: JC1128

Job Type: Full time

Pay Range: $60,330 - $78,530

ReqID: R-267691