District Sales Manager

**Job Attributes**Job ID 51938BRCategory SalesShift 1st ShiftJob Type Full TimeLocation TX AustinOperating Company Performance Temple**Share this on****District Sales Manager**TX Austin Position Requirements The position will perform the following duties:* Manages a staff of Sales Representatives to maximize sales and gross profit* Leads, trains, educates, develops and meets standard of performance.* Possesses extensive product knowledge.* Generates product sales to new and existing customer base through marketing and skills set.* Interfaces with all levels of the company, customers and their company management or owners, brokers and manufacturer representatives.* Tracks sales progress, obtains sales/production goals, and determines pricing/marketing strategies at appropriate profit margin levels.* Effectively manages personnel and related disciplinary issues.* Mentors and leads others in the performance of their duties in accordance with applicable laws and within company policy and procedures.* Develops interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.Position Requirements Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Driver License / Clear Driving Record3 years management experience having led commissioned sales personnel5 years experience selling consumer goodsEffective presentation skills15% overnight travel annuallyExperienced with stresses of aggressive growth goalsWilling to work weekends and holidays as business dictatesWilling to handle calls 24/7Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other MS productsMust be located in North Austin area Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors in Business Management, Sales/Marketing or Related Area4 6 years foodservice sales and team lead or supervisory experienceFamiliar with and supports a Servant Leadership Culture As part of Performance Food Group, Performance Foodservice offers the benefits of working for a nationwide company, while maintaining a local, family feel. As a leader in the foodservice industry, we provide passionate, hard-working associates with opportunities to grow their careers while helping the restaurants we love build their dreams. Our 10,000+ associates procure, sell, and deliver more than 125,000 different food and food-related products to restaurants throughout the country. We are inspired by food, invested in relationships, and offer an environment where you can thrive.