Area Manager, Foodservice Sales & Growth

Core-Mark; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Ruston, LA, is seeking a results-driven sales professional responsible for developing independent accounts and increasing overall profitability through new sales and account penetration. You will promote and sell company branded products and support regional and national customers, aligning with brand sales objectives and teamwork.

This role emphasizes building strong customer relationships with independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Bachelor's Degree Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area (preferred).
• 1-2 years foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; samples products with existing and potential customers; plans general sales strategy including time and territory management; plans sales approach with individual customers; and conducts effective sales presentations.
• Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.
• Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing; works with Credit Department for initial authorization; other center personnel for scheduling order-taking, deliveries, etc.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service by working closely with other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve customer problems.
• Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration in order to maximize profitability of individual accounts.
• Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and follows up on any problems.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly on market driven / commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Sales/Marketing

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Performance Food Group in Ruston, LA, is seeking a results-driven sales professional responsible for developing independent accounts and increasing overall profitability through new sales and account penetration. You will promote and sell company branded products and support regional and national customers, aligning with brand sales objectives and teamwork.

This role emphasizes building strong customer relationships with independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools and