District Route Sales Manager – Grocery Growth

Mission Foods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Car benefit

Full benefits package

401(k) plan with match

Vacation pay and holidays

Job summary

Mission Foods in Houston is seeking a Route Sales Manager to oversee customer management and distribution activities in the district, coordinating sales with multiple functions and ensuring targets are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s in business or related field, 2–5 years in route sales, and willingness to travel up to 50% by car. A valid license and bilingual English/Spanish are preferred; competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; 2–5 years in sales management (DSD/Route Sales) experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.
• Experience in route sales in the grocery industry is preferred.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral presentations and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions that effectively impact the business.
• Work requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish (preferred).
• 50% travel by auto/vehicle to customer stores and meetings.
• Work requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Candidates must live in the geographic area to ensure a reasonable commute and access to customers in the assigned district.
• Candidates must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check, as applicable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective customer and independent distributor relationships.
• Ensure coordination of 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 the warehouse areas to meet regulatory and AIB standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Route sales experience

Negotiation

Communication

Decision making

Bilingual English/Spanish

Valid driver's license

Computer literacy

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

DSD systems

MS Office

Job description

Mission Foods in Houston is seeking a Route Sales Manager to oversee customer management and distribution activities in the district, coordinating sales with multiple functions and ensuring targets are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s in business or related field, 2–5 years in route sales, and willingness to travel up to 50% by car. A valid license and bilingual English/Spanish are preferred; competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.