Area Manager
About The Position
Cash-Wa Distributing is hiring a full-time Area Manager in Brookings, South Dakota. This customer-facing sales role focuses on building relationships with existing customers, finding new business, and helping businesses succeed. The position involves regular travel within an assigned territory, with travel of up to 50%, and is listed as a day-shift position. The Area Manager works toward sales, margin, and profit targets; reviews customer businesses and shares insights; and uses technology to analyze data and streamline processes. The role also includes attending trade shows, demonstrations, and industry events. Cash-Wa describes the work environment as family-owned and team-oriented, with opportunities to learn and grow in the foodservice industry.
Requirements
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to conduct cold calls and develop new business opportunities.
- Proven ability to confidently present solutions and close sales.
- Professional demeanor and appearance appropriate for customer-facing interactions.
- Strong communication, analytical, and basic mathematical skills.
- Proficiency with computers and business software, and ability and willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation with current insurance coverage.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned sales territory.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening, consistent with applicable laws.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in broadline foodservice sales or within the restaurant or hospitality industry.
- Previous sales experience with a demonstrated record of developing and growing a sales territory.
- Working knowledge of restaurant operations, inventory management, or culinary environments.
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with current customers and help them succeed.
- Prospect for new business through cold calling and networking.
- Meet sales, margin, and profit targets.
- Review customer businesses, share insights, and support smooth operations.
- Use technology to analyze data and streamline processes.
- Attend trade shows, demonstrations, and industry events.
- Travel regularly within the assigned sales territory.
Benefits
- Freedom to set goals and drive your success.
- Opportunity to grow and learn in the foodservice industry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
