Vice President, National Multiunit & Local Sales Strategy

Company: Sysco Northeast Rdc
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Vice President, National Multiunit & Local Sales Strategy

• Houston, Texas
• R14058 Job Description Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLCZip Code:77077Minimum Level of Education:Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience:7 YearsEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel Percentage: Up to 50%OVERVIEW:We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:The Vice President, National Multiunit & Local Sales Strategy role is a Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) leadership role that is responsible for developing and executing SSMG sales strategy, building & implementing a local sales strategy to be implemented across SSMG, and driving standardization across network. He/she will be responsible for building and maintain relationships with key multi-unit customers (these customers range from $10M to $100M in annual revenue) and lead/participate in industry and trade shows.--He/she will be responsible for overseeing raw material contract negotiation and execution; supplier development., builds costing models for RFPs, overseeing national account administration and support; and the distribution/management of pricing and specs.He/she will have accountability and responsibility for leading a National Multi-Unit Sales team, owning all deployment and execution, and owning field deployment planning. Area of responsibility will include all areas of Local Sales/National Multiunit sales and leadership in a variety of initiatives with numerous cross functional Corporate and field-based teams on the development and execution of all field facing Sales and Revenue Management tools. **This role may reside anywhere in the United States that is close to one of our facilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This individual will strategically lead and be responsible for the deployment and execution of all SSMG sales initiatives and will lead a team that will encompass SSMG National Multi Unit Sales.This will include, but not be limited to:
  • National Sales responsible for targeted growth of MUS, including pipeline development, customer proposals
  • Build alignment and leverage national sales team with BL and FreshPoint
  • Build and Implement Local Sales Strategy leveraging tools BL has developed including onboarding/training and standardized processes including PSP
  • Support growth through BL through training and promotions
  • One Sysco collaboration
  • New Channel Development- Retail, Co-Packing, Meal Kits
  • Assessment/Development of current SSMG sales team PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Experience in leading complex, multi-dimension teams that operate in fast paced, dynamic environments
    • Strong collaboration and influence skills, and the ability to lead, listen and influence at the senior most levels of the organization
    • Leadership Proficiency in Field Sales, Contract Sales, and execution
    • Proven experience in developing comprehensive deployment plans, relevant go to market strategies and execution plans
    • Expertise in leading change, making appropriate decisions on change readiness at the Market and Operating Company level
    • Ability to effectively lead and manage complex projects and teams
    • Demonstrates well developed influencing skills with the ability to easily connect in a credible manner with field and corporate leadership
    • Possesses a deep understanding and demonstrated capability for strategy, processes, capabilities, enabling technologies, and measurement
    • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations
    • Able to drive consensus among key stakeholders with diverse needs and interests
    • Thinks and acts proactively rather than reactively and directs resources and stakeholders accordingly
    • Able to lead and manage a team with diverse knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve common goals and objectives REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
      • 4 year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Animal Science or related field or an appropriate combination of education and--management experience
      • Advanced degree preferred
        REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
        • 7-10+ years of progressive experience working in a Sales, Operating Company or multi-function leadership role at Sysco or similar operating experience in other industries, with at least 5 years of specific experience in a Field or National Sales leadership role within a leading organization. ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
          • Protein expertise
          • Critical thinking and problem solving
          • Strategic team leadership
          • Strong influencing and change leadership skills
          • Working knowledge of Sysco front and back end technology systems
          • Qualitative and quantitative analysis
          • Methodical and organized
          • Program/Project Management
          • Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite of Applications
          • Previous Sales Leadership is a must
          • Demonstrated complex initiative implementation skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS
            • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
            • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT
              • Approximately 60% travel is required in this role.
              • Must be able to travel frequently to Sysco facilities or operating companies.--
              • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by his or her supervisor.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity--is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 57,000 associates, the company operates more than 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2020 that ended June 27, 2020, the company generated sales of more than $53 billion. Sysco Corporation, an Equal Opportunity Employer, endeavors to make the Sysco Corporate Careers Website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at syscocareers@corp.sysco.com . @ 2020 All Rights Reserved. Sysco Corporation

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