Sales Manager

Benefits and Compensation

• 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 North America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 base salary + Bonus Opportunity
• Car allowance + mileage reimbursement through Car Data Program
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• 80% Driving
  
  Travel Required:
  
  Drives to customer locations across the assigned sales territory; overnight stays may be required.

As the Sales Manager, you report to the OpCo Sales Director and will be responsible for hiring, training and managing a sales team. Leading this team driving strategic same store sales growth through educating customers on category management opportunities, food service programs and business solutions. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated the ability to lead a team of selling consultants achieving customer and sales growth objectives.

• Growing OpCo same store sales growth with convenience and food service program offerings to meet targeted plans.
• Work closely with operations team on inventory control and food safety operations and initiatives.
• Maintaining current knowledge of all selling technology and enterprise strategies and execute them to daily use with the sales team.
• Tracking sales performance and productivity goals through data reporting.
• Developing pricing and marketing go-to-market strategies for both single convenience store operators and large, regional convenience store chain customer base.
• Leading sales meetings and participating in conferences and trade shows.
• Conduct weekly field visits, store rides, with sales personnel.
• Achieving goals associated with Corporate directed programs.
• Building relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Develop, train and mentor all sales personnel on current and new company sales initiatives and to ensure objectives are met and policies are adhered to.
• Cultivating interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work in the office and in the field, maintaining a schedule of 1-2 days per week in the field attending customer visits.
• Ability to dissect sales data and present findings, opportunities and headwinds to Director of Sales.
• Excellent customer service, internal communication skills, and knowledge of the industry.
• Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, etc.); specifically, with data analysis.

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of sales experience including business development and account management.
• 2+ years of leadership experience leading and developing teams of >10 associates.
• Must own a reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license, current auto insurance with a clean driving record.