Area Manager

Cold Front Distribution, a growing Frozen Food Distribution company is expanding to the area and seeking a highly motivated person to join our team! We are currently looking for an Area Manager for the Duluth, MN area.

Job Requirements

· DSD experience is required.

· Hire, Train and oversee the development of all Route Sales Representatives and Merchandisers.

· Responsible for the safety, financial, and customer satisfaction success in the area.

· Successfully sell our portfolio of brands to all Out-of-House (OOH) customers and Independent Grocery Accounts.

· Maintain Class B CDL, meeting all DOT drug and alcohol and medical certification requirements.

· Stay current on all DOT requirements, policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all administrative record keeping related to such.

· Conduct equipment locations and sales analysis to identify opportunities to achieve distribution targets and improve product placement.

· Develop and maintain professional relationships with all key personnel at all accounts including OOH accounts regardless of size.

· Create, present and support business analysis and business reviews.

· Manage schematics and Price Books for each account.

· Secure new authorizations.

· Maintain strong relationships with Sub-Distributor network. Communicate consistently and effectively regarding pricing, products, freezers, sales opportunities, training, and execution.

· Ensure Route Sales Representatives and Field Specialists are successful in those positions. Provide training, information, and ongoing support to facilitate company business objectives.

· Manage staff and scheduling for positions under focus of control.

· Ensure security and integrity of freezers throughout our market.

· Serve as a backup for route sales and distribute and service product to meet business and staffing needs.

· Respond to changing priorities and revise operational plans and objectives as needs require.

· Assist with the development of strategic objectives. Manage and evaluate operational and strategic objectives and communicate progress and concerns to President and Officers of the Company in a timely manner.

· Identify problems and work proactively to resolve them while being able to distinguish those that require consultation with the President and Officers of the Company.

· Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

· $68,000 - $70,000 DOE annually paid on a bi – weekly basis.

· Plus 10% annual bonus potential

· Vacation – Manager Policy

• Medical, Dental and Vision – available after 60 days of employment then 1st of the following month.
• Life and Short Term/Long Term disability – 100% paid by company.
• 401k Retirement package after 60 days - the company currently is matching 50% of what you want to contribute, up to 6%.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person