Distribution Director jobs in Illinois
Distribution Director manages and deploys the operational strategy, business processes, and systems for overall distribution operations, including order fulfillment, warehousing, inventory management, and transportation. Communicates and monitors production measurement metrics and sets performance targets at the team and individual level for all distribution-related functions that align with company objectives and are within regulatory guidelines. Being a Distribution Director utilizes data-driven analytical tools and systems to continuously monitor operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop optimization strategies. Troubleshoots and resolves escalated operational issues. Additionally, Distribution Director ensures all operations adhere to industry safety protocols and comply with OSHA, DOT, or other governmental regulations. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Distribution Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Distribution Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Area Sales Director - Redistribution
- Bunzl Distribution NA
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Romeoville, IL
FULL_TIME
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Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future.
The Area Sales Director directs and oversees all sales activities carried out by the sales team, strategic planning to meet targets, developing relationships with clients/customers, and evaluating costs for selling products and services. While inspiring the sales team to meet anticipated sales objectives.
Responsibilities:- Responsible and accountable for the continuous daily pursuit of major prospective customers
- Collaborate on major account activities with assigned representatives to increase/maintain volume and product penetration
- Communicate all customer feedback to leadership on product feedback and any future opportunities
- Lead regular team and cross functional meetings to facilitate discussion and the sharing of innovative ideas related to growing sales revenue and margin
- Responsible for day-to-day sales activity and achievement of revenue goals
- Manage and deliver sales pipelines, forecasts, and pricing
- Review and monitor weekly and monthly forecasts
- Manage and execute sales processes and procedures
- Prepare sales revenue and expense budgets
- Be an agent for change, demonstrate the ability to manage the successful and smooth transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and overall organizational environment
- Manage sales teams through CRM data to evaluate team performance to maximize group sales effectiveness
- Drive team performance to consistently meet and exceed sales goals
- Implement directives as outlined from leadership
- Ensure that day to day responsibilities such as prospecting, account development, site inspections and proper account management practices are completed to company standards
- Proactively develop a world-class sales force through recruiting, selecting and growing exceptional sales talent, managing / coaching employee performance, motivating, and holding employees accountable
- Facilitate leadership development within team, identify and foster future leaders to support business succession plans
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective customer account leaders with the intention to maintain and grow market share
- Prioritize the customer experience in all activity
- Drive alignment, define performance measurement, and develop long term development plan with sales managers and teams
- Develop business plans with new and existing accounts
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent amount of professional experience required
- Minimum of 5 years of sales leadership experience with a proven track record selling in competitive markets and 2 years experiences in a level leadership role
- Substantial experience successfully managing and supporting challenging sales cycles, building yearly plans for a business and delivering on revenue, margin, and cost targets on a consistent basis
- Grocery, foodservice, and distribution experience is preferred
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives autonomously
- Ability to effectively communicate with leadership and stakeholders through interpersonal skills and presentations
- Strong knowledge on project management and negotiation tactics
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to articulate ideas, delegate, direct, motivate and train staff
- Ability to learn and adjust quickly to fluid business needs and growth challenges
- Ability to close deals and mentor teams to effectively achieve targets
- Excellent PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and ability to learn new applications
- Travel is required throughout the region. Expectation is to be in person with each Sales Manager as needed or required but no less than monthly
- Flexibility to frequently travel throughout the continental U.S.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
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Director of Logistics and Distribution
- FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO. (USA)
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Harvey, IL
FULL_TIME
- About FUCHS: FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We pro...
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Director of Logistics and Distribution
- Fuchs Lubricants Co.
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Harvey, IL
FULL_TIME
- About FUCHS: FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We pro...
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Market Director - National Distribution
- Merastar Insurance Company
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Location(s) Alpharetta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois Details Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a ...
- 8 Days Ago
Director, Process Improvement (Distribution)
- Vista Outdoor Inc.
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Rantoul, IL
FULL_TIME
- Revelyst, the future standalone Outdoor Products company at Vista Outdoor is a collective of makers who design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands...
- 9 Days Ago
Director, Employer Group Distribution
- Humana
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Director, Employer Group Distribution is responsible for leading a field-based team who sells ancillary solutions to clients of a...
- 19 Days Ago
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Executive Director, Global Distribution Quality- Remote
- Olympus Corporation
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Westborough, MA
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Senior Director, Channel Distribution and Trade Relations (Remote)
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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Philadelphia, PA
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Operations Shift Supervisor- Glendale, AZ (Litchfield Park)
- AirLife
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Litchfield Park, AZ
- Job Description Job Description COMPANY DESCRIPTION At AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breat...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant Director of Distribution/Logistics
- Q Works Group
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Madison, IN
- POSITION TITLE: Associate Director, Distribution & Logistics Reports to: Director, Distribution & Logistics SUMMARY: A g...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Director of Distribution
- Altice USA Inc.
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Long Island City, NY
- Senior Director of Distribution Location: Long Island City, NY, US, 11101 Brand: News12 Requisition #: 5482 Altice USA i...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director- Commercial Distribution and Trade Affairs
- Apnimed
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Cambridge, MA
- Summary: Develop and manage the commercial distribution, commercial supply chain, and trade affairs for a new product la...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Distribution
- iRiS Recruiting Solutions
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Kenosha, WI
- Position: Director of Distribution Location: Kenosha, WI area Compensation: Strong base salary plus 20% bonus and reloca...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Distributed Systems Development/Software Development
- Akkodis
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Winston-Salem, NC
- Akkodis is seeking a Director of Distributed Systems Development is for a direct hire job opportunity with a client loca...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Distribution Director jobs
$154,845 to $220,778
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What does a Distribution Director do?
Distribution Director in Santa Ana, CA
SIG Distribution is currently looking to recruit a commercially minded Operations Manager to join our thriving business and support the optimisation of logistics within our Thurrock and Beckton sites.
January 05, 2020
Distribution Director in Alamogordo, NM
Where was the recognition that distribution and warehousing has brought thousands of jobs to neighbouring Doncaster, which also suffered greatly when the pits closed and the railway industry contracted.
January 16, 2020
Distribution Director in Port Arthur, TX
Bong — who also won awards for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay — had a lot of help from his North American distributor over the last few months, and three-year-old Neon had much to toast as well.
January 30, 2020