Director of Sales

Gordon Food Service • Taunton, MA

7d • $180,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Director of Sales to collaborate with Sales Managers, Regional Managers, and the Broadline Sales Director to achieve commercial sales goals. The position is located in Taunton, Massachusetts, and supports a team with territories in New York, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The role calls for significant thought leadership and people leadership, with a demonstrated ability to create results through relationships.

The Director of Sales assumes global accountability for commercial sales and leads a department of more than 75 people, including up to six direct reports. The role supports staff education and development, guides organizational leaders on workforce planning, employee engagement, and disciplinary issues, and oversees process improvement programs, performance analysis, and department budgeting. The position also partners with Talent Acquisition, warehouse, and transportation teams, and may take on other special projects.

Requirements

• 14 or more years of industry experience.
• Previous management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience dealing with ambiguity in an ever-changing market.
• Previous independent food sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Assume global accountability for commercial sales through the development, management, and evaluation of process improvement programs.
• Lead a department of more than 75 people, including up to six direct reports.
• Support and implement educational plans to develop staff.
• Guide organizational leaders on workforce planning, employee engagement, and disciplinary issues.
• Analyze key performance indicators and statistical data to formulate division practices.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the department’s capital and operational budget.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to bring strong candidates into the team.
• Partner with warehouse and transportation teams.
• Take on other special projects.

Benefits

• Affordable benefits plans starting on the first day.
• Weekly pay.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director