Job Snapshot
Location:
CORTEZ, CO 81321
Industry:
Food
Retail
Consumer Products
Manages Others:
Not Specified
Experience:
Not Specified
Contact Information
Description
Headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota, The Schwan Food Company is the largest, branded frozen-food company in the United States. Schwan's� offers home delivery to customers throughout the 48 contiguous United States as well as operating with a large presence in the foodservice channel and high visibility in the retail frozen food aisle. The company has 19 brands including Tony's�, Red Baron�, Freschetta�, Edwards�, Mrs. Smith's and the Schwan's� brand
This position can be location in Cortez, CO or Aztec, NM.
GENERAL PURPOSEThis position is responsible for the sales and distribution of frozen food products within an assigned territory.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSales of approximately $2 to $6 million per year determined by an annual budgeting processAssure a team of Customer Service Managers maintain a system of routes that provide for regular servicing at residential homes or places of business to sell a large variety of frozen food productsResponsible for all customer interactions, including developing new customer, customer complaints, customer sequencingSupervises a Facility Supervisor who is responsible for a depot and truck maintenance, product inventory control, inspections, safety compliance, material handling and efficiency of the warehouse operationsSelects, develops and motivates a sales and operations staff to meet planMonitors growth of sales and profit, maintains data and documentation essential to the operation of assigned sales company including implementation of cost control measures and maintenance of company assetsImplements and maintains all governmental and corporate programs and policies within the location
QUALIFICATIONSEducation:�Bachelor's degree or equivalentYears of Related Experience:�5-7 years related experience.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:�Basic PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Proven sales and distribution management expertise in related industry. Solid communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated management and supervisory skills. Excellent driving record. Effective budget management.Thorough knowledge of company and group products, polices, processes, etc.Must meet the Federal Department of Transportation eligibility requirements, including appropriate driver's license and corresponding medical certification as a condition of employment for this position.
EOE
