District Sales Manager - Tampa

• High School education required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. business administration) or equivalent relevant industry experience.

• 2 or more years' experience successfully growing profitable sales in the foodservice industry.
• 5+ years' foodservice sales experience in the foodservice industry preferred.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency.
• Ability to communicate clearly through email and telephone.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, management and associates.
• Capable of working with others proactively and constructively.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams.
• Able to engage and lead team discussions and meetings.
• Understand team dynamics and works well within a team structure.
• Collaborative management style.
• Delegates responsibilities effectively.
• Recognizes and acknowledges the value others bring to the organization.
• Exhibits a high level of trust and accountability.
• Excellent listening, presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, including pricing and forecasting.
• Respond promptly to customer needs.
• Solicit customer feedback to improve service.
• Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines.
• Uses time effectively.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Makes timely decisions.
• Tactfully approaches others.
• Reacts well under pressure.
• Accepts responsibility for your actions.
• Follows through on commitments.
• Goal-oriented and driven self-starter who can work independently within a team environment and strives to the best.
• Computer literacy includes maintaining a customer database, internet navigation and use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).
• Familiarity with Phocas, Gforce, Box, Salesforce.com and PeopleSoft a plus.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Depending on the assigned territory, the district sales manager may work in a normal office environment or work from a remote home-based office.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This management position demands travel to and from Territory Managers, customers and prospects in the assigned region as needed.
• There is overnight travel required as deemed necessary and specifically pertains to company events, district meetings, training sessions, vendor fairs, and client appointments.
• May be required to utilize personal vehicles for business travel that may result in long periods of sitting.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company minimum standards for travel throughout the assigned district to service customers and call upon prospects.
• If working remote, you must have required software to ensure timely communications and have a dedicated workspace free of any distractions and participate in customer or conference calls in a business-friendly environment.
• This position may require evening and weekend work depending on customer needs.

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.

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.