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DISTRICT MANAGER |
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| Description |
Kellogg Company has an opportunity for a District Manager in the Kansas City, KS area. The main responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership to team of 10-12 Territory Managers and 10-20 Merchandisers to achieve volume and expense targets.
- Execute the Talent Management program by writing and delivering performance management & development plans, setting goals and communicating accountabilities. As well as providing continuous coaching and feedback to Territory Managers & Merchandisers on display/shelf conditions, customer interaction, opportunities for increasing volume and profitability and negotiating/selling skills.
- Ensuring all customer needs are met within your district by supporting the Account Managers strategy by directing execution of promotional programs and other activities.
- Working with the Distribution Center Manager to ensure efficient flow of merchandise.
- Achieve assigned period, quarterly and annual district volume and brand targets - while managing S&D and productivity. Obtain an average yearly budget.
- Creating and analyzing reports to find new opportunities to grow volume, increase productivity and identify future opportunities in your district.
- Recruit, train, coach and develop staff within the district; follow company diversity and affirmative action goals.
- Conduct monthly district sales meetings with staff to present promotion activity, new product introductions, display execution objectives, improved display selling techniques and sales aids and/or other training as required.
- Promote practices that result in all sales personnel conducting themselves in a manner that promotes safety.
We offer a competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, 401K and stock purchase plan available immediately upon employment. Work/Life balancing benefits include flexible work hours, paid child care for out of town travel, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs and more.
*This position also comes with a company car.
With 2008 sales of nearly $13 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, and meat alternatives. The company’s brands include Kellogg’s®, Keebler®, Pop-Tarts®, Eggo®, Cheez-It®, All-Bran®, Mini-Wheats® Nutri-Grain®, Rice Krispies®, Special K®, Chips Deluxe®, Famous Amos®, Sandies®, Carr’s®, Bear Naked®, Kashi®, MorningStar Farms®, Gardenburger® and Stretch Island®. Kellogg products are manufactured in 19 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world.Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. Kellogg EOE M/F/D/V
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| Position Requirements |
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 or more years sales and/or sales operational experience
- 2 or more years people management experience
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong communication skills, verbal & written
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- Demonstrated skill in providing leadership and direction to teams of greater than 10 direct reports and in excess of $16.0 MM in sales.
- Sales forecasting and GAP analysis
- Managed field sales organization
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| Full-Time/Part-Time |
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| Relocation |
Yes |
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| Req Number |
23355 |
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| Location |
KS, Kansas City |
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| Sponsorship Requirements |
All applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without requiring sponsorship. |
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