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Sayreville, New Jersey

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Overview

At Sysco, we're building long-lasting customer relationships through our top-quality products and services, innovative technology solutions and extraordinary sales colleagues. Here, you'll leverage our comprehensive, industry-leading training with your outgoing nature, creativity, strategic thinking and commitment to excellence to set your customers up for success. This allows your customers to grow their business-and you to grow your career.

• Full time
• Travel: Up to 50%
• $135,300.00 - $225,500.00

Regional Sales Director - East

Guest Worldwide - 309 Sayreville - NJ

Job ID R246944 Date posted 04/14/2026

Employment Type Full time

Company name US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLC

Compensation $135,300.00 - $225,500.00

Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Job Profile Summary The Regional Sales Director is responsible for executing the sales strategy set by the Vice President of Sales and delivering regional revenue, volume, and margin targets through disciplined sales management and team leadership. This role focuses on operational excellence, people leadership, and consistent field execution, ensuring that sales plans, priorities, and standards are carried out effectively across all assigned districts. This position does not set regional sales strategy, pricing strategy, or long-term market direction. Instead, the Regional Sales Director translates VP-defined strategy into clear priorities, action plans, and daily execution for the field sales organization.

Description

Who We Are:

Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we're proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco - an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com

JOB SUMMARY

The Regional Sales Director is responsible for executing the sales strategy set by the Vice President of Sales and delivering regional revenue, volume, and margin targets through disciplined sales management and team leadership. This role focuses on operational excellence, people leadership, and consistent field execution, ensuring that sales plans, priorities, and standards are carried out effectively across all assigned districts.

This position does not set regional sales strategy, pricing strategy, or long-term market direction. Instead, the Regional Sales Director translates VP-defined strategy into clear priorities, action plans, and daily execution for the field sales organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 30% Sales Execution & Performance Management - Execute regional sales plans, goals, and priorities as defined by the VP of Sales. Deliver assigned revenue, volume, margin, and activity targets through effective district-level execution. Monitor sales performance metrics including account growth, case volume, gross margin, and activity levels; take corrective action when results fall short. Ensure consistent use of CRM, analytics, and reporting tools to drive accountability and visibility.
• 30% Leadership & Team Management - Directly lead, coach, and develop District Sales Managers to ensure strong frontline leadership and execution. Conduct regular one-on-one reviews, performance evaluations, and field coaching to improve sales effectiveness. Hold DSMs accountable for recruiting, onboarding, training, territory management, scheduling field time, and enforcing company policies. Foster a performance-driven, professional, and customer-focused sales culture.
• 20% Operational Discipline - Translate VP-level strategy into clear execution plans, priorities, and expectations for districts and sales teams. Ensure sales meetings, action plans, and deployment activities are planned and executed consistently across districts. Partner with Marketing, Operations, and other internal teams to support execution of promotions, product initiatives, and customer programs. Support vendor and manufacturer initiatives by ensuring field adoption and compliance.
• 20% Financial & Business Accountability - Manage execution against assigned budgets, forecasts, and targets established by the VP of Sales. Identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions to leadership; escalate risks and opportunities in a timely manner. Ensure disciplined adherence to pricing guidelines, policies, and approved programs.

Education

Degrees/Certificates

Bachelor's degree with concentration in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality or related field.

Experience

Years and type of experience

• 3-5 years of sales management experience in a B2B environment.
• Prior field sales experience with a proven record of sales performance.
• Experienced leading managers and distributed sales teams preferred.
• Background in hospitality, OS&E, distribution, or a related industry strongly preferred.

Skills

Type and proficiency

• Strong leadership and team‑development capability, with the ability to inspire, coach, and hold teams accountable while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage team.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to leverage data to guide decision‑making, identify opportunities, and evaluate performance.
• Technically proficient with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred), analytics tools, and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Highly organized, capable of leading multiple initiatives simultaneously and adjusting priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
• Strategic Execution & Operational Discipline with the ability to execute complex plans with consistency and discipline.
• Strong problem‑solving and sound judgment, with a practical, fact‑based approach to evaluating challenges and recommending solutions.
• Customer‑centric mindset, with a commitment to responsiveness, relationship development, and service excellence.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

This role executes strategy; it does not create strategy. Pricing strategy, market strategy, staffing models, and long-term regional direction are owned by the Vice President of Sales. The Regional Sales Director is accountable for how effectively the strategy is executed in the field, not for defining the strategy itself.

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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Success Profile

We're looking for a Sales team member who possesses the following traits.

• Ambitious
• Proactive
• Results Driven
• Achiever
• Self Starter
• Trustworthy

What Fuels Sysco

Every day around the planet, the people of Sysco work together to connect the world, innovate with purpose and care for one another. As the leading global foodservice distributor, we're paving the way for a healthier today and a more sustainable future.

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• Jason Bramlett

What Jason learned in the military translated well into this workforce and he's proud to be here at Sysco. "You learn leadership… you learn persistence, you learn the never quit attitude."

• Keah Gonzalez

Sysco exceeded Keah's expectations "From the in-depth and hands on training, to the daily support I receive from my immediate team and leadership team."

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities

• Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided

• Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals

• Specialized sales training

• Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition

• 401(k) with automatic matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Inclusion

Our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) create a strong sense of belonging and connection for Sysco employees around the globe. Together, we help recognize culturally significant occasions and create a safe space and sense of community for colleagues from often underrepresented backgrounds. At Sysco, we celebrate what makes YOU uniquely you.

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