Mgr, District Sales

Performance Foodservice; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Huntsville, AL is seeking a district sales supervisor responsible for overseeing the sales staff, developing regional sales plans, and ensuring profitability and account receivable performance. This role collaborates within the department and organization to perform duties that best serve the company.

The position emphasizes staff development, meeting sales targets, customer satisfaction, and coordination with vendors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Attain targeted sales as determined by business goals. Operate department within budgetary guidelines.
• Develop interpersonal relationships and provide professional assistance to customers and vendors.
• Develop and educate sales staff through monthly meetings and industry participation.
• Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely manner and address questions.
• Establish and monitor major account prospect lists and process rebates and incentives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team supervision

Customer relationship management

Product knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

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.

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