Sales Center Leader

Responsibilities include serving our frontline with the objective of driving growth of our people and of our business while achieving and maintaining a World-Class sales center. Mindsets & Behaviors Foster an atmosphere of continuous improvement to include the development of self, teams, and work processes that result in constructive change. Support achievement zero workplace injuries by performing safety observations, hazardous condition, and near miss reporting. Observe all safety awareness programs. Maintain and ensure compliance with Food and People Safety in alignment with Grupo Bimbo (GB) standards. Engage with frontline on a regular basis including order process, daily inventory, distribution, merchandising, promotional activity, holiday planning, etc. Assist in the recruiting, orientation, on-boarding of frontline, and weekly scheduling of merchandisers. Support achievement of sales center DSDE Key Objectives and Results (DKORs) including Scan Based Trading, Product Accountability, and sales center review compliance, etc. Prepare point of sale (POS) material to be readily available for frontline, ensures proper POS inventory levels to support demands in the market. Ensure communication of appropriate customer plans and team performance information to drive better execution in store. Ensure fleet meets DSDE standards for safety (food and people), brand decaling, and proper identification. Ability to adapt quickly to change, reduce deficiencies and maximize efficiency. Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively while building trust with others. Ability to lead by example, operate with a sense of urgency, and take initiative. Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted. 3 - 5 years of related experience in operations, customer relations or sales. DSD, warehouse, distribution, and AS400 experience is a plus. At least 6 months experience leading and influencing others. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate and influence others. Excellent organizational and planning skills. Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are required. Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record. Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT Medical card. Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus. Travel is required, 1%-5%.