District Sales Manager – Virginia Beach

108593BR

Job Title:

District Sales Manager – Virginia Beach

Location:

Performance Virginia Independent (1767)

Job Description:

Relocation is not offered for this position.

Why Performance Foodservice? Here’s Why…

High performing, fast growing location with a great team!

We are a national company with a local family feel!

Competitive pay ( bonus eligibility) and full benefits, including 401(k), vacation, holidays, personal days and so much more!

Be a part of helping the restaurants you love build their dreams!

Set your career in motion as a DISTRICT SALES MANAGER

The most critical aspect of this role requires attracting, developing and retaining top sales talent. We believe that those who do this best are visionary leaders who lead by example and inspire others to achieve results that are above and beyond what is expected. If you consider yourself just such a leader, read on and consider a career with Performance Foodservice!

An effective DISTRICT SALES MANAGER is critical to our success and responsible for leading an assigned district of Sales Professionals. Responsible for ensuring that district performance contributes to the overall plan for their assigned sales region and the company as a whole. They are accountable for strategic sales growth, profitability and accounts receivable performance of their district. Most importantly, the District Sales Manager is the steward of our Go To Market strategy and ambassador of our associates and our culture.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and educate sales staff on product knowledge, sales techniques and company policies

Ensure that sales staff develops strategic decision-making skills, with an understanding of how each decision they make impacts the broader business

Attain established sales targets with a thoughtful NLP business focus. Ensure a continuous pipeline of quality prospect accounts.

Operate department and assigned personnel within budgetary guidelines

Develop interpersonal relationships, which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally. Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and establish policies and practices to effectively meet those needs. Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers/vendors and PFG associates.

Remain current by participating in industry and organization meetings. Attend industry shows and events.

Develop and present major account presentations. Formulate and analyze information on competition.

Develops interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.

Ensures professional communications with customers and that customer issues and concerns are addressed and responded to in a timely manner.

Req Number:

108593BR

Address Line 1:

10399 Washington Hwy

Job Location:

Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA)

Shift:

1st Shift

Full Time / Part Time:

Full Time

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the “Company”) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the “EEO is the Law” poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

4 years experience as team lead or supervisor in foodservice sales

Division:

Performance Foodservice

Job Category:

Sales

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/Training: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or related field

6 years experience as supervisor or manager in foodservice distribution sales

Strongest consideration will be given to candidates with leadership experience in broadline foodservice sales

State:

Virginia

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Benefits:

Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)

Compensation:

commensurate with experience