[Remote] Regional Sales Manager at Sysco

England, United Kingdom

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, SalesIndustries

Requirements

  • Highly commercial with previous experience leading a team of Field Sales Professionals, driving growth and results through both new and existing business, ideally in the foodservice industry
  • Puts the customer at the heart of everything, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across people, process, strategy, and delivery models
  • Builds long-lasting and highly effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to create an environment of trust, support, and collaboration
  • Proficient with technology to improve customer experience and optimise performance (experience with Salesforce advantageous)

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and own the geographical region business plan and budget to release profitable growth potential, increase customer experience, and deliver regional sales budget
  • Lead, direct, coach, and motivate up to 10 direct reports to deliver sales and high team performance
  • Proactively partner and own the relationship with the relevant Operations Manager and Depot, holding regular weekly calls and periodic profitability meetings to achieve shared KPIs
  • Create a customer-first culture throughout the team, understanding key customer businesses and needs to improve customer experience, manage expectations, retain, secure, and grow business
  • Continually proactively resolve issues with Operations to enhance customer-first experience, minimise disruption, and develop tactics to identify growth opportunities
  • Lead the new Business Agenda for the Region via Business Development Managers and Area Sales Managers to achieve new business targets
  • Ensure talent management and engagement throughout the region
  • Meet with customers where required to retain, secure, and grow business
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and team to establish win-win solutions for the customer and business
  • Lead and inspire a Regional Your Way Field Sales Team to achieve and exceed sales, profit, and margin targets, retain customers, and win new ones, while devising, reviewing, and revising the overall Regional Business Plan

Skills

Sales Management
Team Leadership
Business Planning
Customer Relationship Management
Profitability Analysis
Talent Management
Business Development
KPI Management
Operations Partnership
Sales Coaching

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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