District Sales Manager

Performance Foodservice; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in the United States seeks a district sales supervisor to lead the sales staff within the region. You will participate in the region’s sales planning and be responsible for sales, profitability, and accounts receivable performance while guiding the team to meet goals.

You will supervise staffing, training, coaching, and performance management, conduct monthly sales meetings, and develop major account presentations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• 4–6 years of foodservice sales and team lead or supervisory experience is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution; develops and educates sales staff on product knowledge, sales techniques and policies by leading monthly meetings.
• Attains targeted sales as determined by business goals and operates department within budgetary guidelines.
• Understands customer needs and builds relationships to meet those needs; provides professional assistance to customers, vendors, and coworkers.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Responsible for supervising the activities of the sales staff assigned to their district. Participates in the establishment of the region’s sales plan and accountable for the sales and profitability and accounts receivable performance of their district. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Develop and educate sales staff on product knowledge, sales techniques and company policies by developing and conducting monthly sales meetings.
• Attain targeted sales as determined by business goals. Operate department and assigned personnel within budgetary guidelines.
• Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and establish policies and practices to effectively meet those needs. Develop interpersonal relationships, which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally. Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers/vendors and coworkers.
• Develop and educate sales staff on product knowledge, sales techniques and company policies by developing and conducting monthly sales meetings. Participate in industry organization monthly meetings. Develop and presents major account presentations. Formulate and analyze information on competition. Attend industry shows and events.
• Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure customer and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Manage customer's complaints, issues and emergencies.
• Establish and monitor major account prospect lists. Process customer rebates and incentives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
• 4-6 years foodservice sales and team lead or supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license