VP of Sales — Foodservice Growth & Leadership

Core-Mark; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Cedar Rapids seeks an experienced sales and marketing leader to plan, develop, and manage activities that drive product adoption and service value for customers.

You will establish sales territories, set goals, guide pricing, develop staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.

This role requires strong relationship building, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable growth plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 6-10 years in Foodservice industry sales with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates including staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Attain targeted profit margins and increase sales growth within gross margin targets.
• Increase market share and meet customer needs with effective processes.
• Develop interpersonal relationships that foster openness, candor and trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver and present proposals to key customers; coordinate with suppliers as needed.
• Collaborate with senior management to plan and evaluate company performance.

Skills

Sales leadership

Staff development

Customer relationships

Market research

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Job description

Performance Foodservice in Cedar Rapids seeks an experienced sales and marketing leader to plan, develop, and manage activities that drive product adoption and service value for customers.

You will establish sales territories, set goals, guide pricing, develop staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.

This role requires strong relationship building, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable growth plans.