Regional Sales Manager - Greater Reno

Harbor Foods Group•Reno, NV

1d•$85 - $130

About The Position

Overview REGIONAL SALES MANAGER - Greater Reno, Tahoe, Nevada Tahoe, Truckee, Reno, Sparks, Carson City. Reports to: Director of Sales Harbor Wholesale seeks an experienced sales leader for our highly profitable greater Seattle/SW WA territory. The ideal candidate must reside in the immediate area. The RSM is responsible for growth of business with current customers and new business development. RSM leads a team of Territory Sales Reps and Merchandisers. Experience in convenience store and restaurant food service sales highly preferred. Pay: Harbor provides competitive salary, bonus, commissions; corporate credit card program, travel and all expenses paid. Base salary, commission, and bonus approx $85-130K first year. Benefits Summary: F ull line of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401k retirement program with company match; vacation and holidays;

Requirements

Experience in strategic planning and execution.
Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
Knowledge of professional selling skills and experience in training and coaching professional sales staff.
Work requires travel, primarily in assigned region with roughly 20% overnight. (1 day a week on average) The average week would likely be 1-2 days in the office and 3-4 days with field personnel.
The position requires the ability to conduct business while on the road using mobile technology.
5-7 years previous experience in a sales or sales management position in a high SKU volume, commission-driven team environment.
Must be willing to show proven results from past employment opportunities.
Direct and recent sales experience in convenience store distribution, or wholesale to retail foodservice distribution and strategic market management.
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office.
Impeccable attention to detail, approachability, and an inclusive and friendly personality.

Responsibilities

Continually train and develop sales staff and maintain consistent training programs.
Implement clear concise performance measures for each employee and conduct regular evaluations.
Ensure the company’s “go to market” strategies are successfully implemented and maximized by the sales department performance.
Ensure that Territory Sales Managers meet or exceed sales, new customer, accounts receivable, and gross profit goals.
Inspire sales team to maintain a positive attitude and adapt to organizational changes.
Work with the Director of Sales to plan regional revenue / margin forecasts and carry out objectives.
Call on existing chain / key customers, meeting objectives in retention and further account development by working closely with Territory Sales Managers.
Develop retention strategies for key customers.
Set targets for new customer account acquisition and implement strategy to secure the business.
Design regional sales department expense budget forecast and meet forecasted targets.
Work with Territory Sales Managers to ensure that regional sales targets are met.
Hire, train, and coach Territory Sales Managers as required.