Sales Manager
We Deliver the Goods:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America's food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Details:
- Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 base salary + Bonus Opportunity
- Car allowance + mileage reimbursement through CarData Program
- Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
- 50% Driving Travel Required: This role requires the ability to drive to and from customer locations across the assigned sales territory. Some overnight stays may be required.
Position Purpose:
As the Sales Manager, you report to the OpCo Sales Director and will be responsible for hiring, training and managing a sales team. Leading this team driving strategic same store sales growth through educating customers on category management opportunities, foodservice programs and business solutions. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated the ability to lead a team of selling consultants achieving customer and sales growth objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Growing OpCo same store sales growth with convenience and foodservice program offerings to meet targeted plans.
- Work closely with operations team on inventory control and food safety operations and initiatives.
- Maintaining current knowledge of all selling technology and enterprise strategies and execute them to daily use with the sales team.
- Tracking sales performance and productivity goals through data reporting.
- Developing pricing and marketing go-to-market strategies for both single convenience store operators and large, regional convenience store chain customer base.
- Leading sales meetings and participating in conferences and trade shows.
- Conduct weekly field visits, store rides, with sales personnel.
- Achieving goals associated with Corporate directed programs.
- Building relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Develop, train and mentor all sales personnel on current and new company sales initiatives and to ensure objectives are met and policies are adhered to.
- Cultivating interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Ability to work in the office and in the field, maintaining a schedule of 1-2 days per week in the field attending customer visits.
- Ability to dissect sales data and present findings, opportunities and headwinds to Director of Sales
- Excellent customer service, internal communication skills, and knowledge of the industry.
- Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, etc.); specifically, with data analysis
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent is required.
- Minimum of 5+ years of sales experience including business development and account management.
- 2+ years of leadership experience leading and developing teams of >10 associates
- Must own a reliable vehicle with valid driver's license, current auto insurance with a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience in food service, wholesale, grocery, or retail convenience industries is highly preferred.
- Experience with CRM platforms – SalesForce, SAP
Company Description:
Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.
Benefits:
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