OverviewAt Gordon Food Service, our customers come first. As a Commercial Sales Manager, you will play a key role in presenting our customers with a consultative, relationship-focused approach -- one that will make their food service businesses thrive.
This position leads the Georgia East Market - OTP Atlanta. Some of the geography includes
Alpharetta, Norcross, Gainesville, Helen, Suwannee, Athens, Stone Mountain, Lake Oconee Position Benefits- A generous 401(k) matching program that is above industry standards
- Financial rewards for performance
- Low-cost benefit options for you and your family's health and future
Leadership at Gordon Food ServiceAt Gordon Food Service, our leaders create win/win relationships - with customers, employees, and vendors. We look forward to presenting a Commercial Sales Manager opportunity to someone who has a demonstrated ability to create results through relationships. This role requires significant thought leadership and people leadership.
Commercial Sales ManagerWe invite you to lead a team of high-performing, results-driven outside sales representatives, where our customers' potential is personal.
As a Commercial Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for the following:
Leading People- Hire, develop, and retain staff, creating robust succession plans and developing the next generation of leaders
- Identify goals and objectives, provide regular and candid feedback through evaluations or coaching sessions
Developing Business Plans- Develop sales targets for individual sales representatives
- Understand areas of customer focus, including Sales Building, Staffing, Profitability, and Compliance
Engage with the Industry- Visit key existing and future customers
As a Commercial Sales Manager, you'll learn:- How to lead following the Servant Leadership model/framework
- How to Participate in food shows, regional customer events, customer segment shows, and customer trips to headquarters to maintain visibility with customers, segments, or associations
Position Requirements:- Four or more years previous sales or business experience
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, including profitability models
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
