Now Hiring - Edward Don & Company - District Sales Manager - Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI

Full description of the position

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years related experience in sales in the food service industry
• The individual will possess proven leadership abilities, analytical skills, excellent communication skills and prior management experience of commissioned sales professionals.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Word, and Powerpoint).
• Ability to travel throughout assigned geographic or account-based territory to support sales group and call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders and provide ongoing sales support. Preferred :
• Bachelor degree, previous food service experience in a distribution environment, SAP experience ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Monitor daily sales activity in assigned area/territory.
• Maintain positive relationships and interact regularly with customers and prospective customers within assigned district.
• Review territory sales analysis for trends and escalate issues accordingly.
• Select, train and develop an effective and efficient staff.
• Interview candidates for open positions and make hiring decisions.
• Establish and communicate performance metrics, standards and objectives; conduct performance reviews.
• Recommend salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, disciplinary action, dismissals and terminations.
• Train & develop staff and counsel employees on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career development.
• Coach and counsel employees on performance issues.
• Conduct periodic meetings with staff to keep them informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the department and company.
• Administer all policies and procedures set forth by DON.
• Monitor district/territory work productivity and recommend and/or implement changes to improve work productivity based on goals and objectives.
• Plan, schedule, and assign workloads, and coordinate workflow and procedures to maximize service.
• Cross train staff to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functions.
• Keep Manager informed of activities and problems within assigned area of responsibility; refer matters beyond limits of authority and expertise to manager for direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned. LI-PB2