East Coast Director of Protein Sales

Position Summary

The Director Corporate Sales to direct the overall performance of the sales force. Leading strategic planning and assuring outstanding CRM practices with accounts to maximize profitability is a primary focus. Providing overall leadership on sales execution and assuring effectiveness of the Sales Team while establishing plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the territory, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Accountable for sales and gross profit plans in the division
• Monitor and evaluate Sales Associate performance
• Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
• Prepares action plans for individuals and teams to execute on sales leads and prospects.
• Leads development of action planning to penetrate new markets.
• Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
• Conduct sales update meetings on a regular basis
• Assure execution of department goals and maintain accountability
• Provide solid Customer Relationship Management
• Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.
• Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
• Assist Sales Associates in preparation of proposals and presentations.
• Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes
• Work to support sales KPI’s while growing the business

• Demonstrated leadership and skill leading major projects and high-end clients.
• 5-7 years of experience in sales.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative leadership style.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Collaborative work style and commitment to top notch customer service
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach and develop sales professionals
• Great communication skills with external & internal customers
• Delegate responsibilities and assist with personal / professional goal setting
• BA in Business or related
• Experience in food distribution a plus

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation,pregnancy, gender identityor any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.