Director, Sales Strategy & Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role provides thought leadership, project management, and cross-functional team enablement for a specific area of Sysco's transformation. The Senior Manager bridges strategy and execution of key transformation initiatives for the Global Support Center (GSC) and field.

Pay Range $105,000 to $155,000
This role is eligible for participation in a discretionary incentive plan. Incentive amounts are based on individual and company performance and are not guaranteed

Purpose

This role provides thought leadership, project management, and cross-functional team enablement for a specific area of Sysco's transformation. The Senior Manager bridges strategy and execution of key transformation initiatives for the Global Support Center (GSC) and field.

Responsibilities

• Drive organizational progress and ensure accountability and results within the work team.
• Ensure alignment of Sysco's vision and strategic priorities within the work team.
• Ensure proper resource deployment and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Help set the work team's tone with the leader, working independently to leverage data and analysis.
• Support and lead an agile working style.
• Collaborate with GSC, market teams, and regions to identify/resolve issues, meet objectives, and address opportunities/challenges.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and ensure completion of core transformation activities and processes.
• Serve as a thought partner and resource to the work team leader.
• Ensure Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) updates and work products meet expectations.
• Partner with the work team leader to clarify transformation objectives and success metrics.
• Identify opportunities and build plans to test transformation hypotheses.
• Manage dependencies across functional teams (including Business Technology (BT), Labs, etc.).
• Partner with Finance to establish and track KPIs.

Skills

• Proven track record in a fast-paced environment, generating creativity and insights to meet agile deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive and self-starting with insightful and timely communication of learnings and recommendations.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, connecting credibly with stakeholders and translating business insights for action.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Functional understanding of Excel and advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Experience

9+ years of experience, of which at least 5 leading a team

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands/fingers to operate computer equipment.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms

• Travel Requirements

  0-25%

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY 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.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.