District Sales Manager

Company: Lakeland Marketing Denver
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

We're looking for an ambitious and goal-driven salesperson who understands the local market and can generate ideas that drive new sales to multiple hotel properties. We need a self-starter who can hit the ground running and always strives to exceed profit margins and revenue targets. Our next area sales manager is self-assured and has excellent communication skills to maintain relationships with existing customers while also seeking out new prospects through referrals and networking. The ideal candidate for this role will have at least three years of experience in managing sales, preferably in the hospitality industry. If you want to advance your sales career in a growing industry, please apply right away!

Responsibilities:

--- Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads
--- Assess the performance of specific properties in your area and develop sales plans and goals that are in line with the broader brand goals
--- Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking
--- Motivate the sales team to meet or exceed established monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and profit margin targets
--- Keep a list of important clients up to date to ensure the ongoing development of relationships


Qualifications:

--- 3 or more years of experience in sales management or a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
--- This position requires previous work experience in a hospitality role
--- High school diploma or GED, and bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
--- Demonstrated exceptional social, verbal, and negotiating abilities
--- Outstanding organizational skills and time management
--- Familiarity with the food service industry and K-12 nutrition is a plus.

About Company:
Lakeland Marketing is a national foodservice sales organization that serves 28 regional markets. Our offices are operated by local owners, which fosters accountability, regional strength, relationships, and results. Our organization includes Management, Sales Representatives, Corporate Chefs, Administrative/Customer Support staff, and Marketing and Advertising departments. Our vision is to build a firm foundation across all our regions while expanding into new markets each year and becoming more uniform in vendor representation.

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