Area Manager - LA Food Distribution Growth

Performance Foodservice; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; 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 Foodservice is seeking a results-driven sales professional to develop independent account business within Louisiana. You will focus on profitability through new sales and account penetration, promoting company-branded products and helping meet brand sales objectives.

You may also support customer service activities for regional and national chain customers, increasing the company's visibility and market share. You will collaborate with the team to serve accounts and drive growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid Drivers License required.

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. Performs initial follow-up with customer ensuring delivery and product satisfaction.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by providing exemplary service by coordinating with center personnel to prevent and resolve customer problems; may make deliveries in emergencies.
• Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration to maximize profitability of accounts.
• Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for credit terms and following up on issues.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly on market-driven/commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.

Skills

Sales experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a results-driven sales professional to develop independent account business within Louisiana. You will focus on profitability through new sales and account penetration, promoting company-branded products and helping meet brand sales objectives.

You may also support customer service activities for regional and national chain customers, increasing the company's visibility and market share. You will collaborate with the team to serve accounts and drive growth.