Regional Sales Manager

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER - Greater Reno and Tahoe, Nevada

The ideal candidate must reside in the immediate area.
This position has signing bonus of $10K.

Harbor Wholesale seeks an experienced sales leader for our greater Reno territory. The RSM is responsible for growth of business with current customers and new business development. RSM leads a team of Territory Sales Reps and Merchandisers. Experience in convenience store and restaurant food service sales highly preferred.

Harbor provides competitive salary, bonus, commissions; corporate credit card program, travel and all expenses paid. Base salary, commission, and bonus approx $85-130K first year.

Full line of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401k retirement program with company match; vacation and holidays; and more.

• Continually train and develop sales staff and maintain consistent training programs.
• Implement clear concise performance measures for each employee and conduct regular evaluations.
• Ensure the company’s “go to market” strategies are successfully implemented and maximized by the sales department performance.
• Ensure that Territory Sales Managers meet or exceed sales, new customer, accounts receivable, and gross profit goals.
• Inspire sales team to maintain a positive attitude and adapt to organizational changes.
• Work with the Director of Sales to plan regional revenue / margin forecasts and carry out objectives.
• Call on existing chain / key customers, meeting objectives in retention and further account development by working closely with Territory Sales Managers. Develop retention strategies for key customers.
• Set targets for new customer account acquisition and implement strategy to secure the business.
• Design regional sales department expense budget forecast and meet forecasted targets.
• Work with Territory Sales Managers to ensure that regional sales targets are met.
• Hire, train, and coach Territory Sales Managers as required.

• 5-7 years previous experience in a sales or sales management position in a high SKU volume, commission-driven team environment. Must be willing to show proven results from past employment opportunities.
• Direct and recent sales experience in convenience store distribution, or wholesale to retail food service distribution and strategic market management.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office.
• Impeccable attention to detail, approachability, and an inclusive and friendly personality.