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McLane Company, Inc.

Sr Sales Manager (Chesapeake, VA)

McLane Company, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Sr Sales Manager (Chesapeake, VA)



McLane Company, Inc.

This position is based in Chesapeake, VA, requiring the candidate to report to the office on a regular basis. Interested candidates should be within a 50‑minute commute of Chesapeake, VA.

Benefits You Can Count On

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company‑paid life insurance

Paid time off begins day one.

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.

Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do As a Sr Sales Manager

Sales Strategy and Execution

Responsible for complex and high‑value customer interactions, requiring a deep understanding of both market conditions and customer needs.

Develop and execute high‑level strategic planning and decision making, contributing to the development of long‑term customer initiatives, while remaining flexible in response to new trends, opportunities, and threats.

Sell McLane solutions in assigned accounts and grow sales through new and expanded business.

Understand financial selling—calculating the profitability of customers and products as well as producing accurate and informative presentations.

Understand and favorably impact the variables impacting fill rate, in‑stocks, and supply reliability.

Participate in divisional projects to include action plans on new business onboarding, semi‑annual re‑routes, aged inventory disposition, recalls, and other projects requiring excellent communication and follow‑up.

Communication and Influence

Guide and mentor sales managers and other teammates, helping to develop their skills and career trajectory.

Lead cross‑functional projects and initiatives, driving collaboration between key stakeholders.

Provide regular digital record of all customer engagements—highlighting friction, strategic concerns, opportunities, and actions required.

Prepare and lead customer business reviews (minimum quarterly) for assigned accounts—routinely presenting new programs, promotions, trade events, SKU management, gap analysis, overstock reduction, McLane technology solutions, and other new programs developed for future sales growth.

Consistently utilize and promote the Key Account Leadership process (KAL) and adoption of McLane technology investments (e.g., Salesforce.com, Tableau, etc.).

Build and maintain relationships with key customer influencers and decision makers.

Maintain visibility with customers in stores, meetings, and at their office, per assigned call frequency identifying friction and opportunities to grow sales.

Analysis and Reporting

Analyze and interpret complex broad performance metrics and KPIs to optimize sales processes and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Model consistent utilization of McLane technology investments to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and consistency when communicating on behalf of McLane.

Utilize all available information and reports to manage assigned accounts, ensuring that resources are leveraged to create significant value for both the customer and McLane, while aligning with broader business objectives.

Proactively ask insightful, strategic questions and demonstrate a strong ability to synthesize and apply knowledge to drive performance and business results.

Evaluate and understand publicly available insights into key competitors’ strengths, weaknesses, financials, technology, new initiatives, limitations, etc.

Continuously evaluate and anticipate industry trends, enhanced selling, and best practices in sales and leadership, perpetually growing skills and knowledge of the role and industry.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You’ll Bring As a Sr Sales Manager

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Two or more years of experience in grocery, sales, retail, or similar job fields.

Ability to understand and compute the profitability of large, high‑value customers and product lines as well as produce accurate and informative business reviews and new customer presentations.

Possess leadership abilities to include verbal and written communication skills, a professional attitude and appearance, organization skills, strong self‑confidence, multi‑task‑oriented decision‑making skills, and the ability to plan for success.

Highly proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint applications.

Willing to travel as requested.

Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job‑related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.

Fit the following? We want you here!

Teamwork oriented

Organized

Problem solver

Detailed

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e‑commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry‑defining moves by embracing the newest technology, continuing team‑member training, and emphasizing our people‑centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location : United States-Virginia-See GeoCities Work Locations : Remote/Travel- VA (B) Job Function : Sales, Supply Chain, and Distribution Schedule : Full-time Shift : 1st - Day Employee Status : Regular

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