
Timeline
About me
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER Accomplished sales leader, with a proven history of delivering winning results, skilled in building high-performing teams, and committed to the principles of servant leadership.
Education
Eaglecrest high school
2000 - 2004General studiesColorado mesa university
2004 - 2007Associate's degree culinary arts/chef training
Experience
Walt disney world
Aug 2005 - Jan 2006Culinary internshipGordon food service
Jul 2008 - Mar 2024• Strategically overseeing commercial sales to ensure accountability through the development, management, and continuous evaluation of process improvement initiatives.• Actively supporting and executing comprehensive educational plans for staff development, providing expert guidance in workforce planning, employee engagement, and disciplinary matters.• Skillfully developing, monitoring, and managing departmental budgets, ensuring stringent fiscal control and operational efficiency.• Championing a growth-focused culture by providing proactive sales and professional development opportunities, aligned with Gordon Food Service's culture and values.• Embracing and exemplifying servant leadership principles to diagnose, interpret, and coach winning sales strategies, consistently leading teams to deliver exceptional results in emerging markets.Key Achievements:•Showcased outstanding sales leadership by consistently supporting teams to exceed the $50 million annual sales target, playing a pivotal role in the substantial growth of the company’s emerging market.• Attained a notable 25% increase in sales productivity through adept utilization of CRM software, efficiently tracking sales activities, managing leads, and generating accurate sales reports. Show less • Successfully lowered DSOs (Days Sales Outstanding) and increased the percentage of current accounts receivable, resulting in improved cash flow and financial stability for the organization• Provided expert consultation in culinary menu development and cost control, collaborating closely with clients to optimize menu offerings while maintaining profitability• Demonstrated strong leadership skills as a Team Leader and Mentor, empowering team members to excel and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and achievement• Effectively utilized a range of tools, including LTOs (Limited Time Offers) and Recipe Manager, alongside other marketing resources, to develop and implement innovative marketing strategies that drove customer engagement and increased sales• Collaborated with vendors, brokers, the marketing team, and sales managers to drive customer business growth through innovative product ideas and customized solutions, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty Key Achievements:• Delivered impressive double-digit sales growth, achieving a 15% increase in revenue through new business acquisition and the penetration of existing accounts• Elevated the margin per drop by 10% through consultative sales approaches, resulting in improved profitability and cost efficiency• Consistently surpassed personal and team sales goals by an average of 20%, driving substantial revenue growth and making a significant contribution to the organization's overall success Show less
District Sales Manager - Emerging Markets
May 2017 - Mar 2024District Sales Representative
Jul 2008 - May 2017
Ben e. keith company
Mar 2024 - nowBusiness development manager
Licenses & Certifications
Creating a growth environment
ExeconlineMar 2022Adapting to changing contexts
Stanford university graduate school of businessMar 2023Building resilience & preventing burnout
Duke corporate educationMar 2022Communicating persuasively & building trust
Stanford university graduate school of businessApr 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlWinners Circle 2022 - Asheville, North Carolina Gordon Food Service Jan 2022 Awarded annually for the highest new business production.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlSales Team Of The Year Gordon Food Service 2022 Leader of the sales team of the year
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlDirector Of Sales Development Program Gordon Food Service Jan 2021 Selected as 1 of the 18 participants throughout the company to help lead the future of Gordon Food Service
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlWinners Circle 2019 - Toronto, Canada - Apr 2019 Awarded annually for highest new business production.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlWinners Circle 2018 - San Diego, California Gordon Food Service Apr 2018 Awarded annually for highest new business production.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlWinners Circle 2017 - Austin, Texas Gordon Food Service Apr 2017 Awarded annually for highest New Business production.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlE- Commerce Person Of The Year Gordon Food Service Dec 2016 Top performance supporting customers with E business tools Recipe manager, inventory manager, online orders and payments.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlGold Club Gordon Food Service Dec 2016 Gold Club is the highest individual honor awarded at Gordon Food Service. It represents attaining excellence in all key performance indicators including sales growth, new business, credit, category penetration and peer recognition.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlNon Foods Person Of The Year Gordon Food Service Dec 2016 Top performance in non foods sales
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlWinner Circle 2016 - Charleston, South Carolina Gordon Food Service May 2016 Awarded annually for highest New Business production.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlWinner Circle 2014 - New York, New York GFS Apr 2014 Awarded annually for highest New Business production.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlNew business person of the year GFS Dec 2013 Awarded to the individual with the highest volume of new business growth in a calender year.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlWinner Circle 2013 - Boston, Massachusetts GFS Apr 2013 Awarded annually for highest New Business production.
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlGold Club GFS Dec 2012 Gordon Food Service's highest individual honor
- Awarded to Matthew EngdahlWinner Circle 2012 - Denver, Colorado GFS Apr 2012 Awarded annually for highest New Business production.
- Awarded to Matthew Engdahl2x- Inspire Award winner 2x- Inspire Award winner
- Awarded to Matthew Engdahl4x -Wrangler Award 4x -Wrangler Award
Volunteer Experience
Coach, Unified Partner or Volunteer
Issued by Special Olympics on Jan 1998Associated with Matthew Engdahl
Coordinator and Coach
Issued by Town of Harrisburg, NC on Mar 2016Associated with Matthew Engdahl
Outreach Coordinator
Issued by Elevation Church on Feb 2016Associated with Matthew Engdahl
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