Director of Sales

Gordon Food Service • Taunton, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring a Director of Sales based in Taunton, Massachusetts, to support a team with territories in New York, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The Director will collaborate with Sales Managers, Regional Managers, and the Broadline Sales Director to achieve commercial sales goals. The role calls for thought leadership and people leadership, with global accountability for commercial sales and responsibility for leading a department of more than 75 people, including up to six direct reports.

Requirements

• At least 14 years of industry experience.
• Previous management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to create results through relationships.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and evaluate process improvement programs for commercial sales.
• Lead a department of more than 75 people, including up to six direct reports.
• Support and implement staff educational plans.
• 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 budgets.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to bring strong candidates onto the team.
• Partner with warehouse and transportation teams, applying business acumen to support operations.
• Work on 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