About the JobThe District Sales Manager (DSM) role requires exceptional management of sale performance among Sales Consultants (SCs). This position is responsible for driving a performance culture, coaching and developing the talent of their sales consultants to achieve profitable planned case and GP growth
RESPONSIBILITIES- Manages the performance and development of Sales Consultants (MAs) within the district.
- Engages in one-on-one coaching and direction by conducting an average of 3-5 SC work-withs a week.
- Effectively lead and facilitate Friday district meetings that educate, inspire and ultimately produce key behavior changes to drive sales.
- Lead and direct Customer Engagement efforts by enabling the district SC to provide Sysco customers with expanded service channel options ( Technology enablers, value added services, and team selling) -
- Must possess a continuous improvement mentality around technology, sales skills, soft skills and product knowledge
- Leverages the Sales Support resources and tools to maximize the consultative time of the SC
- Fully leverages our CRM in the management of SC's sales planning, prospecting, and daily customer engagement and expects productive utilization of Sysco 360 among all SC's.
- Successfully delivers Sysco brand results and directly manages conversion opportunities within the district.
- Supports and promotes all national campaigns and promotions
- Accountable for providing coaching, training, and timely feedback to drive sales consultant development of consultative selling skills of the sales associates (The Sysco Way to Sell).
- Fully utilizes the CMP and QPP Processes to coach the performance of all sales colleagues in the district.
- Responsible for execution of territory planning and management
- Prioritizes independent relationships with top customers and high value prospects.
- Champions company initiatives and implements center led strategy within the district.
- Additional sales management responsibilities including, but are not limited to, other operational duties and customer relationship management.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation- High School education required.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. business administration) or equivalent relevant industry experience.
Experience- 2 or more years' experience successfully growing profitable sales in the foodservice industry.
- 5+ years' of sales experience and/or foodservice industry preferred.
