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

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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