KeHE Distributors

Sr Manager, Sales Enablement

KeHE Distributors$114K — $168K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant field required; MBA preferred.
  • 6+ years in sales enablement or similar role within a medium to large organization.
  • 2+ years leading large projects and initiatives.
  • 3+ years of experience in people leadership roles.
  • Deep understanding of sales methodologies and the sales process.

Responsibilities

  • Design comprehensive and adaptable Sales Enablement strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive Sales Enablement materials.
  • Continuously monitor and support the Sales Organization for optimal performance.
  • Oversee the creation of detailed Sales Playbooks for various Sales Verticals.
  • Analyze KPIs to measure ROI and improve enablement initiatives.
  • Partner with Learning and Development to enhance sales team skills and resources.
  • Manage the design and delivery of training on product knowledge and selling techniques.

Benefits

  • Health/Rx insurance coverage from day one.
  • Dental and vision insurance included.
  • Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA).
  • Supplemental life insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan available.
  • Paid time off and sick leave included.
  • Short and long term disability coverage.
  • Employee stock ownership program (ESOP).
  • Holiday pay for designated company holidays.
Full Job Description
  • Full-time
  • Pay Range: $114,840.00/Yr. - $168,432.00/Yr.
  • Shift Days: , Shift Time:
  • Benefits on Day 1
    • Health/Rx
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
    • Supplemental life insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    • Paid sick time
    • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
    • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
    • Holiday pay for company designated holidays
    Overview

    At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

    Primary Responsibilities

    The Senior Manager, Sales Enablement is responsible for developing and executing strategies to improve sales team effectiveness. This position will work cross-functionally with all departments of the organization to lead, manage and oversee the delivery of standardized, consistent and cohesive tools, content, collateral, processes, and playbooks. In addition, this role will collaborate with necessary teams and functions and analyze performance metrics to ensure consistent adoption and measurable revenue growth. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

    Essential Functions

    DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Designs comprehensive Sales Enablement strategies and functions, adaptable to changing company needs, objectives and industry conditions.
    • Partners with all cross functional teams and departments across KeHE to align, manage and oversee the delivery of complete and cohesive Sales Enablement products.
    • Maintains constant pulse on the Sales Organization, ensuring that Sales Enablement is guiding and driving maximum sales performance.
    • Using the KeHE Sales Competency Model and assessment, oversees the creation of KeHE Sales Playbooks for all Sales Verticals including but not limited to sales process, customer profiles, and selling strategies.
    • Tracks and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) related to enablement programs and products to measure ROI and identify areas for continuous improvement. Collaborates in close partnership with Sales to ensure Sales Enablement is prioritizing proper initiatives and work including regular evaluative measures and feedback loops.
    • Drives partnership with Commercial Learning and Development to equip the sales team with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to excel in their roles and effectively leverage all available Sales Enablement products and programs.
    • Leads, manages and oversees the design and delivery of training programs on product knowledge, selling techniques, and industry trends to enhance sales skills and confidence.
    • Partners with other teams to select and implement sales enablement tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
    • Effectively engages, manages and collaborates with internal and external partners including consultants and/or third parties and their products/output.
    • Manages Ad-hoc Sales Enablement needs for the sales organization.
    • Leads Sales Enablement team, responsible for talent hiring, performance enablement, growth and succession planning.
    • Other duties and projects as assigned.

    SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

    • A deep understanding of sales methodologies, product knowledge, market trends, and the sales process to effectively enable revenue teams.
    • Expertise in creating various training formats and content, including playbooks, e-learning, workshops, and presentations.
    • Ability to analyze sales performance data, track metrics, and use insights to inform and optimize enablement strategies; Ability to adapt design and adapt Sales Enablement strategies to changing company objectives, priorities and industry conditions.
    • Ability to lead simultaneous projects from start to finish and deal with evolution, ambiguity, and change.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trust, strong relationships and influence stakeholders across different departments.
    • Proficiency with sales tools such as CRM platforms and sales engagement tools.
    • Innovative with continuous improvement focus to proactively implement new processes, strategies or tools for the sales organization.
    Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Bachelors degree in Business, Learning and Development or relevant field of study, required.
    • Masters in Business Administration, Learning and Development or related field of study preferred.
    • Minimum of 6 years of experience in sales enablement or related sales role in medium or larger size organization.
    • Minimum 2 years’ experience leading large sized projects.
    • Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Office work
    Requisition ID2026-29500

About KeHE Distributors

KeHE Distributors is a food distribution company that provides natural and organic, specialty and fresh products to grocery and natural food stores. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois. KeHE Distributors has over 16,000 products and serves over 30,000 customers.
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5,000 employees
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Founded
1952

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