Head of Sales Management

Leading Food Distribution Company

Work Style: Full-time, On-site

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 orChinese (Mandarin).

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.

Experience in the food industry is highly welcomed;