District Sales Manager

Gordon Food Service • Newark, DE

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About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring a District Sales Manager to lead a team of high-performing outside sales representatives and develop consultative, relationship-focused customer partnerships. The position is based in Newark, Delaware. The manager is responsible for building sales capability and results through people leadership, business planning, and engagement with existing and prospective customers. The role follows the company’s servant-leadership model and may involve participating in food shows, regional customer events, customer segment shows, and customer trips to headquarters.

Requirements

• Four or more years of previous sales or business experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, including profitability models.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours.
• Maintain a valid, unrestricted state driver's license and a safe driving record.
• If applicable, participate in the company vehicle reimbursement program and maintain required insurance levels.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and retain staff; create succession plans and develop future leaders.
• Set goals and objectives, and provide regular candid feedback through evaluations and coaching sessions.
• Develop sales targets for individual sales representatives.
• Understand customer focus areas, including sales building, staffing, profitability, and compliance.
• Visit key existing and prospective customers.
• Participate in food shows, regional customer events, customer segment shows, and customer trips to headquarters to maintain visibility with customers, segments, or associations.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching program described as above industry standards.
• Financial rewards for performance.
• Low-cost benefit options for employees and their families' health and future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed