Now Hiring - Chef’s Kitchen - District Sales Manager - Food Distribution in Chicago, IL

Full description of the position

Chef's Kitchen, A privately owned, growing wholesale food distributor specializing in foodservice both for both retail and restaurants, looking for an ambitious an enthusiastic District Sales Manager to lead our team of DSRs within the local Chicago and surrounding states. This is a dynamic opportunity to build a long-lasting career with an established company known for incredible customer service, quality and a wide variety of products. Work while being fully supported by a dedicated internal team of professionals to assist you with achieving predetermined goals through sales support and training. The district sales manger will maintain and grow an existing team of sales representatives along with a focused emphasis on building new business relationships, account penetration, margin and collections. The sales manager will also monitor results and coach for improvement. Please display excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a professional appearance and demeanor with an eagerness to consistently strive to expand your sales team using solid business acumen. Prior account or territory representative, business development or leadership in food service distribution is highly desirable. Please be well versed in electronic communications, a variety of social media and Microsoft Office.

Compensation

Base Salary, Incentives, Covered Expenses

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive food distribution growth within a 5 state area.
• Manage client accounts, ensuring high levels of customer service and satisfaction.
• Conduct market analysis to identify new business opportunities and trends.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, leveraging strong communication skills.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to enhance brand visibility and outreach.
• Utilize CRM and other technology tools to track sales performance and customer interactions.
• Positive Leadership skills that enhance DSR positivity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• Paid time off Work Location: In person