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Company Description: Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve. Job Description: The Sales Manager position will perform the following duties: • Manages a staff of Sales Representatives to maximize sales and gross profit • Leads, trains, educates, develops and meets standard of performance. • Possesses extensive product knowledge. • Generates product sales to new and existing customer base through marketing and skills set. • Interfaces with all levels of the company, customers and their company management or owners, brokers and manufacturer representatives. • Tracks sales progress, obtains sales/production goals, and determines pricing/marketing strategies at appropriate profit margin levels. • Effectively manages personnel and related disciplinary issues. • Mentors and leads others in the performance of their duties in accordance with applicable laws and within company policy and procedures. • Develops interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally. Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent 2-4 years Foodservice distribution sales experience Must live within district and be able to travel frequently Preferred qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business management, sales/marketing, or related area 5 or more years of foodservice sales experience in a supervisory or lead position