Company:

Leading Food Distribution Company Location:

Texas (Houston or Dallas)

Work Style:

Full-time, On-site Salary Range:

$80,000 - $100,000 About the Role This company is a premier food distribution specialist seeking a dynamic and highly adaptable Sales Manager to lead and inspire its sales team. In this "playing manager" role, you will be responsible for directly driving sales while managing and developing a team of 5 to 6 members. This role offers a clear path for growth: you will begin with a balanced 50/50 split between team management and outside sales. As you settle into the role and build your team, your responsibilities will transition to an 80/20 split, allowing you to focus heavily on higher-level management and strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership:

Lead, train, and mentor a sales team of 5-6 individuals, focusing on continuous development and performance management.

Strategic Sales:

Actively manage key accounts and drive revenue growth within the food distribution sector.

Problem Resolution:

Act as the primary point of escalation for customer issues or complaints, utilizing strong problem-solving skills to handle situations calmly and professionally.

Adaptable Management:

Seamlessly balance direct sales efforts with people management, adapting to the needs of the branch and the team.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

5+ years of management experience, ideally within the food industry. (

Note:

Candidates with 2-3 years of management experience may be considered for an Assistant Manager position).

Language Skills:

Bilingual proficiency in Japanese or Chinese (Mandarin).

Soft Skills:

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. This company is looking for an individual with a high sense of responsibility, flexibility to handle multiple tasks, and a proven track record of excellent people management.

Industry Background:

Experience in the food industry is highly welcomed; however, this company values soft skills and potential above all. Candidates from other industries with strong problem-solving and leadership traits are encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Application Question(s): Are you professionally fluent in Japanese or Chinese? Do you have 5 or more years of experience managing a team in Food Distribution company? Do you have direct professional experience working within the food or food distribution industry? Are you comfortable stepping into a "playing manager" role where your daily responsibilities will initially be split 50/50 between direct outside sales and team management?

Work Location:

In person