About the role
Position Overview Keep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful — from our distribution centers to our offices, every employee of C&S and our family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.
As a Foodservice Sales Manager, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with customers and internal stakeholders to grow sales, helping customers remain relevant in the industry and financially healthy as independent retailers. This role leads and directs the activities of Sales Team members and reports to the Director of Customer Experience.
Job Description
- Full-Time, On-Site Role
- Location: 96-1282 Waihona Street, Pearl City, HI 96782
You will contribute by:
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key customers to create and implement best practices, grow sales, and maintain customer advocacy
- Supporting customers’ business strategies by developing solutions that enable revenue growth for both the customer and the Company
- Driving business impact by building, developing, and scaling the existing team to generate growth and sales opportunities; leading the team to stay organized, aligned with, and accountable to company goals while delivering braggingly happy customers
- Managing escalated customer opportunities efficiently and effectively
- Developing strategic priorities and translating customer needs into sales opportunities for the Company
- Proactively recommending enhancements to leadership to improve processes and support overall team objectives
- Monitoring and managing contract renewals and expansion of existing business
- Traveling approximately 50% for food shows, meetings, and customer visits
We’re searching for candidates with:
- Advanced knowledge of the grocery industry
- Retail grocery experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Sales leadership experience, including implementation and ongoing management of goal setting and accountability metrics
- Experience managing a team
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience in sales, retail, or customer development, with a track record of achieving objectives
Environment:
- Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
- Store : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
- Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
We offer:
- Weekly Pay
- Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)
- Company matched 401k
- PTO and Holiday Pay offered
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Health & Wellness program
- Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
- Employee Assistance Program
Every person matters. We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.
The Fine Print This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Business Shift 1st Shift (United States of America)
Company Hawaiian Housewares, LLC
About Our Company Hawaiian Housewares, LTD (doing business as Hansen Distribution Group) is part of the C&S Family of Companies, a leader in wholesale grocery supply and supply chain solutions across the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products.
Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with Hawaiian Housewares, LTD. Hawaiian Housewares, LTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Salary Range $85,420-$113,100
Company: Hawaiian Housewares, LLC
Job Area: Sales
Job Family: Sales
Job Code: JC0483
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R-267396
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