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Van Eerden Foodservice ยท 1 month ago

District Sales Manager- Detroit Region

positionDetroit, MI, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Van Eerden Foodservice is a family-owned company with over a century of experience in the foodservice industry, known for its service-first culture. They are seeking a District Sales Manager to lead and develop their Detroit-area Street Sales team, focusing on strategy, talent development, and regional growth.

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Responsibilities

Inspire, coach, and develop a team of Sales Representatives with clear goals and accountability, focused on continuous improvement and exceeding budget expectations
Build and execute the annual district sales and expense plan by rep + by customer, ensuring alignment to business goals
Create innovative strategies to grow margin, deepen account penetration, and drive long-term business partnerships
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless customer service and solution delivery
Champion a positive, hardworking, high-performance culture that aligns with our Service First philosophy
Monitor and review district results: product mix, line-item growth, profitability, receivables, and market opportunities
Lead sales meetings, product trainings, workshops, and field development experiences
Partner with HR and Sales leadership to recruit, select, onboard, and coach strong sales talent
Deliver ongoing performance feedback and professional development plans, celebrating wins and developing future leaders

Qualification

Sales experienceData analysisLeadership experienceCoaching skillsCommunication skillsCustomer service focusOrganizational skillsStrategic thinking

Required

5+ years of successful sales experience in the foodservice industry required
Proven leadership experience, coaching acumen, and the ability to energize others
Strong communicator, skilled influencer, and confident presenter
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, uncover opportunity, and build winning plans
Highly organized, driven, and aligned with a service-focused mindset
Enjoys working both strategically and hands-on in the field with the team

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation, benefits, and career-growth opportunity

Company

Van Eerden Foodservice

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Van Eerden Foodservice is a food and beverages company providing fruits and vegetables.
dateFounded in 1920
location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.vaneerden.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jim Cusack
Chief Information Officer
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