Account Executive – Southern & Central Indiana

US Foods; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a sales-focused professional to own assigned customer relationships in Bloomington, Columbus, and Shelbyville, IN. You will drive growth, coordinate with the CSR and Account Coordinator, and ensure contract compliance through proactive account management.

The role requires travel about four days per week, with a focus on expanding product penetration and achieving the annual sales plan. Compensation varies with experience and location.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of sales or distribution experience.
• Experience in foodservice industry or related preferred.
• Restaurant operations experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned customer relationships and drive sales growth and profitability.
• Develop and maintain accounts with visits; travel required (≈4 days/week).
• Achieve annual sales plan through growth and penetration of accounts.
• Present new ideas and products to secure penetration and loyalty.
• Lead a sales team with CSR and Account Coordinator to ensure optimum service.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

US Foods is seeking a sales-focused professional to own assigned customer relationships in Bloomington, Columbus, and Shelbyville, IN. You will drive growth, coordinate with the CSR and Account Coordinator, and ensure contract compliance through proactive account management.

The role requires travel about four days per week, with a focus on expanding product penetration and achieving the annual sales plan. Compensation varies with experience and location.