The District Sales Manager is a critical managerial and administrative position that impacts Schmidtโs sales, distribution
and customer service. The District Sales Managers are responsible for managing territories comprised of stores and other
product outlets and institutions. The management of those territories, which can vary by branch, generally involves:
maximizing sales, interfacing with stores and other outlets, overseeing quality control, and ensuring Independent
Operatorsโ compliance with their distribution agreements. District Sales Managers are the face of Schmidt to the stores,
institutional customers and Independent Operators. District Sales Managers are expected to use independent judgment
and discretion to quickly and effectively solve customer, logistical and other managerial issues.
Qualifications
โข Education: Some college preferred
โข Minimum work experience required: 3 years of sales experience
โข Demonstrated experience in customer service is preferred
โข Management experience preferred
โข Knowledge of the bread industry is preferred but not required
โข Considerable working knowledge of sales, distribution, and customer relations
โข High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and build rapport
โข Strong organization skills including attention to detail, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
โข Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to customers, Independent Operators and Schmidt
upper level management
โข Ability to gather and analyze data, compile information, and prepare and utilize reports
โข Ability to verify data input and correct errors
โข Ability to use independent judgment
โข Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
โข Ability to use computer, handheld and sales equipment, copy machine, , calculator, order spreadsheets and
distribution and inventory management software
โข Must be able to be medically certified by the Department of Transportation to drive a truck
โข Ability to work long hours during peak periods
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