District Sales Manager-Mid Lake

District Sales Manager – Mid Missouri – Lake of the Ozark / Jefferson City

Administrative position at Performance Food service.

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more.
• Growth opportunities supporting America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Responsible for supervising the activities of the sales staff assigned to their district. Participates in the establishment of the region’s sales plan and is accountable for sales and profitability and accounts receivable performance of the district. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Supervises associates, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Develops and educates sales staff on product knowledge, sales techniques and company policies by conducting monthly sales meetings.
• Attains targeted sales as determined by business goals. Operates department and assigned personnel within budgetary guidelines.
• Demonstrates awareness of customer needs and establishes policies and practices to effectively meet those needs. Builds interpersonal relationships that encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally. Provides professional assistance when working with the public/customers/vendors and coworkers.
• Participates in industry organization monthly meetings; develops major account presentations; formulates and analyzes competition information. Attends industry shows and events.
• Interacts with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensures customer and vendor questions are answered accurately and promptly. Manages customer complaints, issues and emergencies.
• Establishes and monitors major account prospect lists. Processes customer rebates and incentives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience.
• 4–6 years of food service sales and team lead or supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Food and Beverage Services