Job description

DSD Area Manager

Cold Front Distribution is seeking a highly motivated person to join our team! As we are expanding our business, we are currently looking for a DSD Area Manager for the Madison, WI area.

Cold Front Distribution is a growing Frozen Foods Distribution company based in Denver, CO that offers its employees competitive benefits and substantial pay.

Job Requirements

· DSD experience is required.

· Successfully sell Cold Front 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 Cold Front Food Service/Sales Representative and Field Specialists are successful in those position. 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

· $65,000 - $70,000 DOE annually paid on a bi – weekly basis.

· Plus 10% annual bonus potential

· Manager Vacation 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%.

Cold Front Distribution, a leading DSD supplier, provides products to grocery and retail supply chains with a 10-state regional geography. Quality and precision drive our sales and service teams as we leverage every effort to optimize purchase, flow, sale and service of the most recognized national and regional brands of Ice Cream, Frozen Pizza and Frozen Prepared Foods in the industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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