Director Contract Sales

Sysco

Grand Rapids, MI, US
On-site
Lead regional contract managers
Develop sales plans and strategies
Drive profitable new customer growth
Sysco is seeking a Director of Contract Sales in Grand Rapids, MI, to lead a team focused on growing local customer contracts and achieving financial targets. The ideal candidate will have extensive sales experience, particularly in food service distribution, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills

Job Summary

  • Lead Regional Contract Managers, Contract Sales Consultants, Bid colleagues, Manager Sales Strategy & Operations, and New Business Developers to grow local customers and deliver the agreed upon financial plan.
  • Develop medium to long-term sales plans and prepare strategies to protect, grow and diversify the relationship with existing, targeted customers.
  • Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution with over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles.

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Match Score: 85

Sysco is seeking a Director of Contract Sales in Grand Rapids, MI, to lead a team focused on growing local customer contracts and achieving financial targets. The ideal candidate will have extensive sales experience, particularly in food service distribution, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead Regional Contract Managers
  • Develop sales plans and strategies
  • Drive profitable new customer growth
  • Leverage advanced analytics and customer insights
  • Manage new business pipelines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite

Nice-to-have

  • Facilitate collaborative team selling
  • Engage Sysco Specialty companies
  • Embrace change and champion initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years relevant sales experience
  • 5+ years leading a B2B sales team
  • 3+ years of Contract Sales experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality or Culinary Arts preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US

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