District Sales Manager, Brooklyn_Queens

Performance Food Group; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting Day 1

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a District Sales Manager to supervise the sales staff in Rockland and Westchester, NYC area, and to drive region sales and profitability. You will lead, train, and mentor sales representatives, manage pricing/marketing strategies, build product knowledge, and maintain productive relationships with customers, brokers, and internal partners.

This role requires 5+ years of foodservice sales and supervisory experience, a bachelor’s in business or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 5 years Foodservice sales and team lead or supervisory experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s specify: Business management, sales/marketing or related area.
• Experience: 6-10 years specify: Foodservice sales supervisory/management.

Responsibilities

• Manages a staff of Sales Representatives to maximize sales and gross profit.
• Leads, trains, educates, develops and meets standard of performance.
• Possesses extensive product knowledge.
• Generates product sales to new and existing customer base through marketing and skills set.
• Interfaces with all levels of the company, customers and their company management or owners, brokers and manufacturer representatives.
• Tracks sales progress, obtains sales/production goals, and determines pricing/marketing strategies at appropriate profit margin levels.
• Effectively manages personnel and related disciplinary issues.
• Mentors and leads others in the performance of their duties in accordance with applicable laws and within company policy and procedures.
• Develops interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

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.

The District Sales Manager - Rockland/Westchester Counties NYC position will perform the following duties:

• Manages a staff of Sales Representatives to maximize sales and gross profit
• Leads, trains, educates, develops and meets standard of performance.
• Possesses extensive product knowledge.
• Generates product sales to new and existing customer base through marketing and skills set.
• Interfaces with all levels of the company, customers and their company management or owners, brokers and manufacturer representatives.
• Tracks sales progress, obtains sales/production goals, and determines pricing/marketing strategies at appropriate profit margin levels.
• Effectively manages personnel and related disciplinary issues.
• Mentors and leads others in the performance of their duties in accordance with applicable laws and within company policy and procedures.
• Develops interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Required experience: 5 years Foodservice sales and team lead or supervisory experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Specify: Business management, sales / marketing or related area.

Experience: 6 - 10 Years Specify: Foodservice sales supervisory / management

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.