Sales Solutions Lead

Why Work for KeHE? Full-time Pay Range: $59,200.00/Yr. - $86,680.00/Yr. Shift Days: , Shift Time: Benefits on Day 1 Health/Rx Dental Vision Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA) Supplemental life insurance 401(k) Paid time off Paid sick time Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD) Employee stock ownership (ESOP) Holiday pay for company designated holidays Overview At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good. Primary Responsibilities The Sales Solutions Lead is responsible for the management and development of the Sales Solutions Specialists which requires execution of sales proposals, managing sales solutions activity completion, and tracking measurements of sales growth and points of distribution. The Sales Solutions Lead is responsible for directly managing and leading Store Solutions activities and execution of all store sets. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Essential Functions Conduct store surveys prior to any new store, reset or re-merchandising as required. Manage and execute on store proposals and drive new PODs Responsible for innovation and implementing plan-o-grams, educational aids, and merchandising techniques Responsible for managing and leading all activities of the Solutions Sales Specialists including performance and coaching, personal and professional development and performance management Update and maintain the Retail Services Report/account tracking and maintain a complete store file for all store sets. Education and customer engagement development with single store owners on KeHE business, items, and trends Manage day-to-day completion of sales and merchandising reporting and activities Responsible for performance management for direct reports; determine goals, provide coaching and development, conduct performance reviews, and create career development plans. Knowledge of product/categories, and merchandising techniques. Maintain safeguards of confidential company information. Create a cross-functional environment with clear expectations and transparency Collaborating with regional leadership to determine and prioritize projects Maintain store solutions schedule for Solutions Sales team Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude Minimum 3-5 years of experience of retail or merchandising in chain grocery, independent natural, or independent conventional grocery environments Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and relationship management skills with people at all organizational levels Ability to prioritize workload to have the most significant impact on customer satisfaction. Proficient in using Excel, Access, Cognos, PowerPoint, and other similar tools Prior experience in food industry and/or code sensitive product environment preferred Demonstrated ability to effectively identify long-term issues, develop and implement strategies to address those issues, and linking shorter-term activities to these strategies Demonstrated proficiency in attention to accuracy and detail Demonstrates the competencies of: financial acumen, ability to collaborate, courage, sense of urgency, and effectively managing complexity Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time by air and stay overnight to support the requirements of the position Follow established KeHE policies and procedures to accomplish the above accountabilities. Other duties and special projects as requested. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to sit and drive. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb and walk. Must be able to travel. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical office / store environment and all outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environments is low to high. Requisition ID 2026-29217 Equal Employer Opportunity Statement KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr KeHE Distributors, LLC