Area Manager (Ocean County, NJ)

Performance Foodservice; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A foodservice distributor is seeking a sales representative in Swedesboro, NJ. The role involves developing independent accounts, analyzing sales territory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma and sales or restaurant experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on building relationships and maximizing profitability.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to analyze sales territory and individual customers.

Responsibilities

• Generate additional business through sales territory analysis.
• Grow sales and profit margins to meet established goals.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction by coordinating service.

Skills

Sales strategy planning

Customer service

Market analysis

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the development of independent account business, with emphasis on overall profitability through both new sales and account penetration. Promote and sell company branded products and meet brand sales objectives. May also support customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace and maximizing market share. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

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; coordinates with other center personnel for scheduling order-taking, deliveries, etc.; performs initial follow-up work with customer ensuring delivery and product satisfaction.
• 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. May be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

EEO statements are included for compliance purposes.