District Sales Manager

District Sales Manager

The District Sales Manager (DSM) role requires exceptional management of sale performance among Sales Consultants (SCs). This position is responsible for driving a performance culture, coaching and developing the talent of their sales consultants to achieve profitable planned case and GP growth.

This position will cover the Akron / Canton, Ohio area.

Responsibilities :

• Manages the performance and development of Sales Consultants (MAs) within the district.
• Engages in one-on-one coaching and direction by conducting an average of 3-5 SC work-withs a week.
• Effectively lead and facilitate Friday district meetings that educate, inspire and ultimately produce key behavior changes to drive sales.
• Lead and direct Customer Engagement efforts by enabling the district SC to provide Sysco customers with expanded service channel options (Technology enablers, value added services, and team selling)
• Must possess a continuous improvement mentality around technology, sales skills, soft skills and product knowledge
• Leverages the Sales Support resources and tools to maximize the consultative time of the SC
• Fully leverages our CRM in the management of SC's sales planning, prospecting, and daily customer engagement and expects productive utilization of Sysco 360 among all SC's.
• Successfully delivers Sysco brand results and directly manages conversion opportunities within the district.
• Supports and promotes all national campaigns and promotions
• Accountable for providing coaching, training, and timely feedback to drive sales consultant development of consultative selling skills of the sales associates (The Sysco Way to Sell).
• Fully utilizes the CMP and QPP Processes to coach the performance of all sales colleagues in the district.
• Responsible for execution of territory planning and management.
• Prioritizes independent relationships with top customers and high value prospects.
• Champions company initiatives and implements center led strategy within the district.
• Additional sales management responsibilities including, but are not limited to, other operational duties and customer relationship management.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.