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Director Retail Sales
Laurel, Maryland
Overview
Your sales career is ready for more. That’s exactly what you will find on the Sysco sales team. In an environment built around collaboration and support, you’ll help feed people everywhere while making your mark with the world’s leader in food distribution. Want to take your career to the next level? Dig in.
- Full time
- Travel: Up to 50%
- Laurel, MD
- $139,400.00 - $232,300.00
Employment Type Full time
Company name US1601 Coastal Sunbelt Produce, LLCCompensation $139,400.00 - $232,300.00
Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.
Job Profile Summary This position oversees Retail and Organics sales business for multiple Operating Companies (OpCos) and/or Regions. This position interprets and implements all contractual requirements of the Master Distribution Agreement for Retail and Organics by maintaining contact with customers and OpCo leaders, implementing, and reviewing pricing agreements, and coordinating with the various departments with the Company. Also responsible for managing, monitoring, and tracking performance of new retail accounts to ensure that maximum sales and profits are being achieved while exceeding the customer’s expectation for service based on the specific Distribution Agreements. Must demonstrate strong contract management skills with the ability to effectively communicate customer execution plans across the FreshPoint system. A high level of executive maturity is required to manage customers at all levels of leadership. Ability to effectively communicate and align FreshPoint’s field operations to national customer execution and business growth strategies.
Description
Job Summary:
This position oversees Retail and Organics sales business for multiple Operating Companies (OpCos) and/or Regions. This position interprets and implements all contractual requirements of the Master Distribution Agreement for Retail and Organics by maintaining contact with customers and OpCo leaders, implementing, and reviewing pricing agreements, and coordinating with the various departments with the Company. Also responsible for managing, monitoring, and tracking performance of new retail accounts to ensure that maximum sales and profits are being achieved while exceeding the customer’s expectation for service based on the specific Distribution Agreements. Must demonstrate strong contract management skills with the ability to effectively communicate customer execution plans across the FreshPoint system. A high level of executive maturity is required to manage customers at all levels of leadership. Ability to effectively communicate and align FreshPoint’s field operations to national customer execution and business growth strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the identification of new retail and organics national sales opportunities
Directly engages with Area Presidents, OpCo Presidents, VP Sales, other Market Functional Leaders for feedback, collaboration, issue resolution, and problem-solving
Seek and qualify multi-unit prospects under FreshPoint’s account stratification goals
Communicates with the various Corporate and OpCo leaders to provide vital information that may be necessary for new multi-unit customer contracts. This would include advance notification to merchandising of menu changes, increased or decreased product movement, new or lost business, changes in a proprietary product. This also includes advance notification to Operations about new customers, construction, or any other changes that may affect customer orders or delivery
Monitors customer satisfaction and takes corrective action, as needed, to retain account and improve customer satisfaction
Responsible for seeking new retail and organics sales, monitoring, responding to, and initiating action for all corporate communication regarding CMU (corporate multi-unit) accounts and contracts
Monitor’s customer satisfaction and takes corrective action, as needed, to retain account and improve customer satisfaction
Education Required:
4-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline strongly preferred
Experience Required:
5+ years of progressive experience working in a Sales, Purchasing, or related field with at least 3 years of produce specific experience in a retail sales leadership role within a leading organization
Technical Skills and Abilities:
Strong collaboration and influence skills, and the ability to lead, listen, and influence at the senior-most levels of the organization.
Leadership Proficiency in Retail Sales, Revenue Management, Merchandising and execution.
Demonstrated understanding of all areas of the FreshPoint: Merchandising, CMU (corporate multi-unit) sales, Marketing, Field Sales, and Retail sales.
Proven experience in developing comprehensive deployment plans, relevant go to market strategies and execution plans.
Demonstrates well-developed influencing skills with the ability to easily connect credibly with field leadership.
Possesses a deep understanding and demonstrated capability for strategy, processes, capabilities, enabling technologies, and measurement.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations.
Able to drive consensus among key stakeholders with diverse needs and interests.
Thinks and acts proactively rather than reactively and directs resources and stakeholders accordingly.
Critical thinking and problem solving.
Strong influencing and change leadership skills.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Methodical and organized.
Program/Project Management.
Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.
Demonstrated complex initiative implementation skills.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
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Success Profile
We are seeking a Sales team member demonstrates the following qualities.
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Flexible
- Self Starter
- Results Driven
- Trustworthy
Why Sysco Sales?
For one, the team behind you is unbeatable. We’re set up to help you thrive in every way. You’ll also represent the leading global brand, earn great benefits, and have real room to grow. Every day, you will pave the way for a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.
Career Path
There are many ways to grow your career with Sysco. Here is an example.
- Sales Consultant
- District Sales Manager
- Local Sales Director
- Region VP Sales
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Benefits
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Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
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Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
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Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals
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Specialized sales training
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Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
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401(k) with automatic matching
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Comprehensive healthcare benefits
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