Regional Sales Director JML02041322199 - Compass Group North America - Chicago

Regional Sales Director JML02041322199

Compass Group North America - Chicago, IL (Greater Chicago Area)

Job Description

Job Description
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR – CROTHALL LAUNDRY
Compass Group has a Regional Sales Director available in the midwestern United States. This professional top-performer will be an organized self-starter who is able to work independently. This is not a management position; the Regional Sales Director will be responsible to assure profitable market growth through the procurement of new laundry service accounts. The focus of the position is to sell volume into existing plants and source opportunity to build new laundry facilities. Candidate should be based in a metropolitan area near a major airport.

Recipe to Succeed:

• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Consistently exceed sales quotas
• Cold calling, prospecting and discipline to develop markets
• Strong time management and territory development skills (multi-task ability)
• Computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• High energy, positive attitude and excellent communication/presentation skills

Desired Skills & Experience

Necessary Ingredients:

• Interested candidates should have a BA or equivalent experience
• A minimum of five years successful outside sales experience
• Previous sales experience selling laundry service contracts is a PLUS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Motivated with the desire to earn over $100K
• This position entails 75% travel within the territory
• Computer literate
• High degree of personal accountability and integrity

Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you’re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry’s best.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V

Company Description

Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Based in Charlotte NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice and support services company with $9.9 billion in revenues in 2010. With 428,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC had revenues of ₤14.5 billion in the year to September 30, 2010. In 2010, Compass Group PLC was named the world’s 11th largest employer by Fortune(R) magazine. Careers site: http://www.compassgroupcareers.com Corporate site: http:/www.compass-usa.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/compassgroupusa