Sysco Jobs in Illinois

Sales ManagerUS1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division

Zip Code: 60140

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Compensation Range

$115,800.00 - $193,000.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

Benefits information

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Job SummaryProvide direction and take responsibility for current and future sales developments that will enable the company to meet its short and long-term goals. Coordinate and manage daily sales activities following company profit plans and objectives.

ResponsibilitiesAchieve sales and gross profit dollar goals.

Participate in the ongoing development of new systems that will further enhance the selling or maintenance of new and existing customers.

Select, train, coach and manage direct reports.

• Monitor training for all newly hired marketing associates.

Establish and manage the expense budget for the sales department.

Participate, along with senior management, in formulating and administering company policies, budgets and developing long-range goals and objectives.

Motivate all sales personnel to reach all goals established by the company.

Comply with company guidelines in employment actions and provide due process for all employees.

Participate in sales training sessions to provide an overview of the department's functions.

Recruit, interview, and train district sales managers to become successful managers.

Generate double-digit growth in both sales and GPS regularly.

Attend training programs, sales management training courses, and other educational programs to further enhance managerial and sales skills.

Interact effectively with all personnel in all departments.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is required.

Experience

10 years of previous sales experience and a leadership role working within a sales environment is required.

Intermediate word processing (Microsoft Word preferred) and intermediate spreadsheet application skills (Microsoft Excel preferred) are desired.

Work Environment

General working conditions exposed to adverse conditions 5% or less of the time.

Overview

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Affirmative Action Statement: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.