The District Sales Manager is responsible to act in accordance with the policies set forth in the current Ben E. Keith Company Employee Handbook. Lead, direct and coach a District Sales Representative (DSR) team. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and monitor the preferences of customers. • Plan for sales by preparing quotas and projection reports in conjunction with other Division Management as guided by Company and Division goals • Determine short range costs of sales plans by preparing monthly budgets • Analyze DSR monthly performance by using various reports, including KBIT and prescribe action for improved results when appropriate • Monitor and identify market trends and communicate to appropriate people • Provide competitive price and product quality information with department purchasing managers in order to maximize sales efforts for profitability • Responsible for enforcing the Company Credit Policy in conjunction with the Credit Manager • Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts. • Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of products. • Determine price schedules and discount rates. • Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability. • Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales. • Confer or consult with department heads to plan promotion activities and to secure information on product, equipment and customer specifications. • Advise vendors and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business. • Represent Company at trade association meetings or shows to promote products. • Special projects as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services • Ability to speak to small and large groups to convey information effectively • Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to employees in a written format • Ability to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization, employing social perceptiveness, active listening skills and adjusting actions and style of communication when appropriate to ensure effectiveness • Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials and to provide timely and quality responses • Working knowledge of office machines and multi-line phone system • Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed • Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, customers or the company. • Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization • Opportunity to make decisions without supervision • Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities • Requires work with external customers or the public • Three or to five years sales experience recommended • Valid driver’s license is required driving to perform company business • Business or related degree or related experience resulting in equivalent level of sales knowledge and experience is required