Manager, District Sales

Penticton - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 120000 - 140000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us and wehave an amazing story to share. Heres a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. Theres a seat at our table for you...

District Sales Manager - South Okanagan

Are you seeking a challenging and fun position with a leading foodservice distribution company Do you have strong leadership and coaching skills

Theres a seat at our table for you...

** This position will be located in the South Okanagan area

**This position offers annual compensation of $120000 to $140000 in British Columbia commensurate with experience**

What We Offer:

Medical Dental Prescription Drug and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
Comprehensive customizable benefits program to suit you and your familys needs including dental vision prescription drugs and extended health coverage
Company-matched retirement program
Annual bonus and profit sharing
Gordon Food Service product discounts
Employee appreciation events
A 127-plus years legacy of family culture offering opportunities for advancement.

What you would do:

Leading developing mentoring and managing a team of Sales Representatives
Assisting Sales Representatives with contract negotiations and pricing strategies to grow territories
Financial management of the territory including factors such as cost profitability and managing of the sales operating budget
Implementing best practices that translate into improved customer service
Providing employee development through ongoing training
Offering flawless service to our customers
Responsible for determining the territory potential for existing customers competitor accounts and new business in the South Okanagan region
Setting territory and individual goals for overall sales product line sales and account profitability
Participating in food shows sales meetings and sales promotions

Does this sound like you

Possess 5 years of senior experience in food-related sales and customer service.
Proven leadership skills with a strong focus on coaching and development
Have demonstrated an attitude that contributes to employee engagement and a positive culture
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional conflict resolution negotiation and objection-handling skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Strong analytical skills and presentation skills

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Required Experience:

Manager