District Sales Manager - Food Industry

SkillsetGroup

$110K — $150K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of sales experience in a supervisory role (6-10 years preferred)
  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred
  • Experience leading a team of sales associates (10 members)
  • Proven track record in recruiting, training, and coaching sales teams
  • Ability to maintain operations within budget while pursuing revenue growth
  • Strong relationship-building skills with customers, vendors, and internal teams
  • Proficient in handling customer complaints and emergencies to ensure service standards

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and performance of the sales team in the district
  • Develop and implement regional sales strategies to achieve targets
  • Collaborate with departments to enhance overall company success
  • Manage key accounts, sales pipelines, and customer incentive programs
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to refine strategies
  • Represent the company at trade shows and client meetings for business promotion
  • Ensure alignment of team with profitability and accounts receivable goals

Benefits

  • Direct hire opportunity with a flexible schedule
  • First-shift hours ranging between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Opportunity to work in the dynamic foodservice industry
  • Potential bonuses based on performance
  • Possibility for career advancement in a collaborative environment
  • Support for professional development through training and management opportunities
  • Bilingual skills are highly valued, potentially enhancing personal career growth
Full Job Description
The ideal candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations and performance of the sales team within the assigned district. Collaborates in developing regional sales strategies and holds responsibility for achieving sales targets, profitability, and managing accounts receivable for the territory. Actively contributes as a collaborative team member across departments and fulfills additional responsibilities as needed to support overall company success. This will be a 1st shift position and a Direct Hire opportunity. Please forward your resume for consideration to

Job Order Details:

Job Title: District Sales Manager

Pay Rate: $110-$150k/yr. + bonus, someone someone ideally from food (manufacturer, broker, etc.)

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY!!!

Shift: Run own schedule 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Covered Area: Los Angeles and/or Orange Country area

Preferred: Foodservice experience preferred but will consider other industries as long as previous foodservice experience.

Qualifications:
  • Must have 4-6 years of sales experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity (6-10 years preferred).
  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field preferred).
  • Supervise and lead a team of (10) sales associates within a designated territory, ensuring alignment with sales targets, profitability, and accounts receivable goals.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and manage sales team performance, hold regular meetings to reinforce product knowledge, sales strategies, and company policies.
  • Maintain district operations within set budgetary guidelines while driving revenue growth.
  • Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal departments to support long-term business partnerships and customer satisfaction.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to customer issues, complaints, and emergencies, ensuring resolution and maintaining service standards.
  • Oversee and develop key accounts, manage sales pipelines, and process customer rebates and incentive programs.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to adjust sales strategies accordingly.
  • Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings to promote business growth.
  • Valid driver's license required for travel within the assigned district.
  • Bilingual is STRONGLY preferred.

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