Area Sales & Distribution Manager (DOT)
About The Position
At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together. We’re seeking an Area Sales & Distribution Manager to lead a high-performing sales and distribution team serving the Oklahoma City, OK and Wichita, KS markets. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys being in the field, and is driven to deliver results through strong people leadership, operational excellence, and customer-focused execution. We are looking for the right candidate who resides in the general Oklahoma City area.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in a role involving sales, sales operations, or route delivery/distribution.
- Understanding of financial/business requirements.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience presenting information in group settings to a wide variety of audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Meet the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) driver eligibility medical certification requirements and possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from state of residence (Oklahoma) in order to operate a Class B commercial motor vehicle with a GVWR of 26001 lbs. or greater.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and sales and/or Direct Store Delivery (DSD) experience in the food industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage staff to achieve sales and distribution goals & objectives, as well as support / operate within Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines and implementation of safety practices.
- Manage staff to ensure the maximization of sales and provide support of store level sales opportunities through in-store promotions and customer service.
- Manage staff to ensure the maximization of delivery truck utilization
- Manage the preparation of distribution, truck maintenance, DOT compliance, dynamic routing, and pre-trip/post-trip execution.
- Manage the recruitment hiring training and development of all team members.
- Prepare and present financial and budget reports to management on status and key performance indicators.
- Monitor ongoing team members performance, communicate results, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Analyze all sales & distribution data and reports to make relevant business decisions.
- Manage customer relationships through continuous communications between sales, merchandising and operations to ensure maximum efficiencies and customer service.
- Ensure compliance and implementation of all company safety and DOT policies and procedures.
- Be responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your team members conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies and other standards of conduct.
- Require being in the field working with your team at least 3 days a week.
- Comfortability with some overnight travel.
Benefits
- Eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance.
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Time off programs
- Retirement and financial offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
