Sales Supervisor

Lewis Bakeries•Aurora, IL

7d•$75,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Baking Company is seeking a Route Sales Supervisor for our Aurora/Naperville, IL area. This role involves developing and growing customer relationships, providing leadership and direction to ensure growth and improved operational efficiency, and helping to develop and execute the Sales Plan for National, Regional and Local customers. The position also utilizes proprietary I.T. for Sales and Route management, requires effective leadership of the local management team, and focuses on developing and fostering teamwork, excitement, and alignment with company objectives. The supervisor will cultivate and manage strong customer relationships, coach and develop Route Sales Managers and Store Merchandisers, lead continuous improvement activities, and effectively communicate market conditions and performance standards to management and employees.

Requirements

BS/BA in Business or related field (preferred)

Nice To Haves

5+ years of progressively responsible management in CPG/DSD
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs
Strong customer development and relationship skills
Strong sales and operations skills

Responsibilities

Develop and grow customer relationships.
Provide leadership, direction and oversight to ensure growth and improved operational efficiency.
Help develop and execute the Sales Plan for National, Regional and Local customers.
Utilize Proprietary I.T. for Sales and Route management.
Effectively lead local management team.
Develop and foster teamwork, excitement and alignment with company objectives.
Cultivate and manage strong customer relationships.
Coach and develop Route Sales Managers and Store Merchandisers.
Lead continuous improvement activities.
Effectively communicate market conditions to management.
Effectively communicate performance standards to employees.