Now Hiring - Sysco - Retail Sales Director, Program Sales- SSMG - US in Auburndale, FL

Company:
US1151 Buckhead Meat Florida, Division of Buckhead Meat Co

Zip Code:
33823

Minimum Level of Education:
High School or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience:
7 Years

Employment Type:
Full Time

Travel Percentage:

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts by managing the multi-unit sales function/organization. The main focus is to lead the efforts of the specialty meat company in the area of Program sales. Focus is on growing and managing profitable multiunit sales with existing customers and prospects. At a minimum the role will be responsible for $10MM> in MUS, spread over 6+ accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary point of contact between customer and company to work out details regarding services, products, and problems.
• Manage customer relationships by developing regular communications with key customer contacts.
• Respond promptly to all complaints from the customer(s) and follow up to ensure problem resolution.
• Promote customer profitability by working to retain and grow accounts and maintain profitability.
• Work with purchasing to ensure products needed to service multi-unit customers are ordered timely.
• Coordinate product changes, requirements, etc. with purchasing and operations.
• Coordinates the demonstration of products emphasizing salable features to benefit the customer.
• Responsible for allocating all company resources for the successful management of multiunit accounts. Includes production, merchandising, warehouse and logistics.
• Conducting customer visits, presentations, and business reviews.
• Coordinate overall company efforts to ensure continuous high service levels by efficiently and profitably managing, serving, and growing designated multi-unit customers.
• Work directly with suppliers as needed to customize product offerings to best match customer needs.
• Work an active list of multiunit prospects for the meat company.
• Work with other SSMC's (Sysco Specialty Meat Group) and the national contracting office in Dallas to lead or coordinate activity for customers that require multiple meat companies to fulfill nationwide/regional needs.
• Customer Contracts and pricing deviations.
• Managing daily aspects of the sales team, authorizing credits/returns, working with transportation with delivery issues to diffuse unhappy customers.
• Motivate and generate excitement with the sales team.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Agricultural Science, or Culinary Arts preferred

Experience

• 7+ years of Sysco experience OR
• 7+years of relevant industry w/ Sales management (managing a portfolio of business and people) experience.

Professional Skills

• Ability to manage and motivate a sales organization within an OpCo (operating company) managing $10MM> MUS
• Ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with customer service activities and interdepartmental and cross-departmental communications
• Effectively present information
• Problem solver
• Knowledge of MS Office

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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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.