Sales Manager

We Deliver the Goods:
* 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 America’s food distribution system.
* Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
Position Details:
* Compensation: Base Salary + Bonus!
* Car allowance + mileage reimbursement through CarData Program
* Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

Position Purpose:

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As the Sales Manager, you report to the Division 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, foodservice 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Growing OpCo same store sales growth with convenience and foodservice 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.

50% Driving Travel Required: This role requires the ability to drive to and from customer locations across the assigned sales territory. Some overnight stays may be required.

The ideal candidate should possess:

* 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

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