Regional Sales Leader - ESOP & Growth Impact

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 77,814 - 129,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible and health spending accounts

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay for company designatedhol

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC in Baton Rouge seeks a Senior Regional Sales Manager to design and execute sales programs across a geographic territory. You will lead a team, partner with category managers, and drive profitable base and vertical sales including new entity business.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting demand, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to meet growth targets. Travel up to 70% is expected; Associates degree required with a Bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum 6 years grocery sales experience with large territories.
• Experience managing a geographic territory > $5M and supervising people.

Responsibilities

• Own sales and profitability for the territory and team accountabilities.
• Lead and educate the team to execute marketing programs and grow sales.
• Collaborate with category management to meet sales growth objectives.
• Coordinate activities among suppliers and internal groups.
• Analyze territories and implement improvements as needed.
• Monitor budgets and manage sales expenses and credits.
• Forecast demand and coordinate field coverage for routes.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Forecasting

Team coaching

CRM proficiency

Education

Associates Degree required

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

KeHE Distributors, LLC in Baton Rouge seeks a Senior Regional Sales Manager to design and execute sales programs across a geographic territory. You will lead a team, partner with category managers, and drive profitable base and vertical sales including new entity business.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting demand, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to meet growth targets. Travel up to 70% is expected; Associates degree required with a Bachelor’s preferred.