Director of Business Specialists managing regional sales strategies and team performance for Sysco. Leading a professional sales team in the foodservice distribution industry with a focus on growth and customer experience.
Responsibilities
Utilize KPIs/metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of business specialist growth strategies including specialist deployment and performance manage the team to deliver results
Establish clear expectations and advocate best practices regarding utilizing Salesforce (Sysco’s CRM tool) as the primary sales communication, collaboration and analytical tool
Drive brand and specialty focus, and champion innovative items and Category Management conversion products through support of merchandising
As the region’s Specialty company relationship owner, create clear lines of communication and partnership and identify additional opportunities to unlock growth
Communicate growth and retention opportunities to a broad range of stakeholders, including the region VP and Directors of Region Sales on a frequent basis
Determine the best usage of specialists as direct customer sales resources to support industry and region special events with Sales and Marketing
Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met
Understands both the economic and cultural value that a safe organization with minimal environmental impact brings to an organization
Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by providing necessary resources and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements
Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
5 years managing professional sales team in the foodservice industry and 5+ years leading a B2B sales team in a professional sales environment, with demonstrated success in contract sales
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans
Embraces change and champions corporate initiatives
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor associates and peers
Track record of success in the area of consultative selling, networking and negotiations
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders
Experience building trust with prospective customers and securing new business
Strong business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers
Analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data
Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth
Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high-quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing)
Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same time
Understanding of marketing principles, product lines, ordering procedures and Sysco’s credit terms
Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle may be required. Up to 50% travel within region required
Benefits
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Voluntary Optional Insurance
Parental Leave Plan
Company Pension Plan
Group RRSP & TFSA
Employee and Family Assistance
Stock Purchase Plan
Maple Virtual Care
Unlimited on-line learning
Sysco product discounts
Preferred vendor discounts
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