Van Eerden Foodservice

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Van Eerden Foodservice is a family-owned company with over a century of experience in the foodservice industry, known for its service-first culture. They are seeking a District Sales Manager to lead and develop their Detroit-area Street Sales team, focusing on strategy, talent development, and regional growth. Responsibilities • Inspire, coach, and develop a team of Sales Representatives with clear goals and accountability, focused on continuous improvement and exceeding budget expectations. • Build and execute the annual district sales and expense plan by rep + by customer, ensuring alignment to business goals. • Create innovative strategies to grow margin, deepen account penetration, and drive long-term business partnerships. • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless customer service and solution delivery. • Champion a positive, hardworking, high-performance culture that aligns with our Service First philosophy. • Monitor and review district results: product mix, line-item growth, profitability, receivables, and market opportunities. • Lead sales meetings, product trainings, workshops, and field development experiences. • Partner with HR and Sales leadership to recruit, select, onboard, and coach strong sales talent. • Deliver ongoing performance feedback and professional development plans, celebrating wins and developing future leaders. Skills • 5+ years of successful sales experience in the foodservice industry required • Proven leadership experience, coaching acumen, and the ability to energize others • Strong communicator, skilled influencer, and confident presenter • Demonstrated ability to analyze data, uncover opportunity, and build winning plans • Highly organized, driven, and aligned with a service-focused mindset • Enjoys working both strategically and hands-on in the field with the team • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred Benefits • Competitive compensation, benefits, and career-growth opportunity Company Overview • Van Eerden Foodservice is a food and beverages company providing fruits and vegetables. It was founded in 1920, and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.vaneerden.com/.