District Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers

District Manager supervising grocery merchandisers and salespeople across Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Managing store visits, sales routes, staffing, projects, and district performance for C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeSpringfield • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,330 - $78,530 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing sales teams and merchandisers, ensuring effective communication and project coordination. Proficient in evaluating performance, resolving issues, and maintaining accurate schedules to drive sales success.

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Team ManagementPerformance EvaluationProject CoordinationCustomer ServiceSales Reporting

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Hard Skills

Basic Mathematical SkillsSchedule ManagementSales Route CoordinationData CollectionSales Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsConflict ResolutionCustomer Feedback SolicitationEmotional Intelligence

Industry Keywords

MerchandisingSales ManagementRetail OperationsField Team CoordinationStore Resets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect and verify merchandisers’ weekly schedules
Visit stores to ensure sales representatives complete their responsibilities
Approve salespeople and merchandiser vacation requests
Formally evaluate merchandisers annually
Hire and fire merchandisers and salespeople
Report directly to the Regional Manager
Coordinate projects, communicate changes and progress, and complete projects on time and budget
Manage all facets of business in the district
Maintain sales route schedules accurately
Conduct weekly sales meetings with the field team
Disseminate new information, including new items and distros
Schedule coverage for sales routes, including vacations and sick days
Coordinate store resets and remodels
Collect store information from survey forms and other sources
Resolve store issues that cannot be resolved by a salesperson
Evaluate monthly sales figures and address issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers.
Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs
Willingness to solicit customer feedback to improve service
Communication skills, including speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Capability to read and interpret written information and comprehend simple instructions
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid training provided
Weekly Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company-matched 401k)
PTO and Holiday Pay offered
Career Progression Opportunities
Employee Health & Wellness program
Employee Discounts / Purchasing Programs
Employee Assistance Program