Manager, District Sales

Are you seeking a challenging and fun position with a leading foodservice distribution company? Do you have strong leadership and coaching skills?

There's a seat at our table for you...

** This position will be servicing the North Vancouver Island area. This role is based out of Nanaimo, BC, and requires regular travel to various North Island communities.

**This position offers annual compensation of $110,000 to $140,000 in British Columbia, commensurate with experience**

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

• Comprehensive customizable benefits program to suit you and your family's needs, including dental, vision, prescription drugs and extended health coverage

• Company-matched retirement program

• Annual bonus and profit sharing

• Gordon Food Service product discounts

• Employee appreciation events

• A 127-plus years legacy of family culture, offering opportunities for advancement.

What you would do:

• Leading, developing, mentoring and managing a team of Sales Representatives

• Assisting Sales Representatives with contract negotiations, pricing and developing customer relationships.

• Financial management of the territory, including factors such as cost, profitability, pricing and managing of the sales operating budget

• Implementing best practices that translate into improved customer service.

• Providing employee development, flawless service to our customers, and maintaining exceptional customer relations

• Responsible for determining the territory potential for existing customers, competitor accounts and new business in the Lower Mainland.

• Setting territory and individual goals for overall sales, product line sales and account profitability

• Participating in food shows, sales meetings and sales promotions

Does this sound like you?

• Possess 5+ years of senior experience in food-related sales and customer service.

• Proven leadership skills, with a strong focus on coaching and development

• Have demonstrated an attitude that contributes to employee engagement and a positive culture

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and objection-handling skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize

• Strong analytical skills and presentation skills