District Route Sales Leader – Accounts & Growth

Mission Foods; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

15% discretionary bonus

Car benefit

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Vacation pay and 8 paid holidays

Job summary

Mission Foods in Florida is seeking a Sales Manager to oversee DSD/Route sales in the assigned district; you will lead customer and distributor relationships, coordinate with multiple functions, and drive account growth.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in business or related field with 2–5 years in sales management; willingness to travel up to 50% and bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• 2–5 years in sales management (DSD / Route Sales) experience.
• Experience in route sales in the grocery industry preferred.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and presentations.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• English and Spanish communication preferred.
• Basic knowledge of DSD systems.
• Travel up to 50% by auto to customer stores and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective customer and independent distributor relationships.
• Coordinate sales activities with multiple functions.
• Maintain and develop sales accounts.
• Provide input in the development of sales plans.
• Ensure sales and profit targets are achieved.
• Identify opportunities and corrections by tracking product performance of each route in the district.
• Maintain warehouse areas to meet regulatory and AIB standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Route Sales

Sales Management

Negotiation

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

DSD systems

Job description

Mission Foods in Florida is seeking a Sales Manager to oversee DSD/Route sales in the assigned district; you will lead customer and distributor relationships, coordinate with multiple functions, and drive account growth.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in business or related field with 2–5 years in sales management; willingness to travel up to 50% and bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.