District Manager

Job description

Background & Purpose of the Job
The District Manager will lead all CD resource within the defined geography having ownership of all business results within, including all local Push and local Pull activities, as well as operating & discretionary spend budgets. Balancing the resource of Pull and Push to optimize coverage and results of existing and new customers.

· Leading and developing CD team within geography
· Strategically targeting and executing new business prospects (Distributor, 50% of time, and Operator, 50% of time)
· Full execution of UFS Annual Operating Plan and quarterly initiatives
· Lead and train team to develop Regional Restaurant Chains (
· Cultivating relationships with distributors to better promote Unilever Food Solution's products
· Lead and train team to Partner with restaurant executives and chefs to develop and grow their business
· Lead and train team to Partner with Distributor to accelerate their market growth through training & collaborating with their Sales teams and executing marketing programs.
· Trade funds' investments (Distributor Marketing Programs & Operator Purchase Programs)

The role will require development and execution of annual plans aligned to both the strategic agendas (incl Joint Business Plans) of key accounts and the UFS annual requirement for delivery in the channel.

Who You Are & What You'll Do

You're a born leader: Coaching and development of CD team and to achieve results and build talent for future leadership roles.
You're a dot connector: Building foundation in District for long-term profitable growth in strategic Categories.
You love to win, and have fun doing it: Drive team to deliver highly active market presence
You're a teacher: Teach, train and cultivate team for long term sustainable growth
You're a paradox navigator: Delivery of the district's annual plan within the context of the big bets for each channel and category.

What You'll Need To Succeed
· +3 years sales experience in foodservice required
· Knowledgeable in Salesforce.com or other CRM tools
· Branded Executional Experience
· Proven track record of sales growth
· Bachelor's Degree in Business & financial acumen or related field preferred

What We Can Offer You
Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

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