Area Manager Trainee

Core-Mark; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their sales team. This role involves promoting company-branded products and developing independent account business to enhance profitability. You'll be responsible for generating new business opportunities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining competitive pricing. With a focus on growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to thrive in the food distribution sector. If you have a passion for sales and customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 0 - 6 months of sales/marketing experience preferred.
• Participation in the PFG Internship program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate business by analyzing sales territory and customer needs.
• Grow sales and profit margins to meet established goals.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through exemplary service.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service

Market Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Job description

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 customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

Responsible for learning about 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 new 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.

Position 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 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.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Experience

0 - 6 months with some sales / marketing and/or restaurant experience. Participation in the PFG Internship program.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business management, sales/marketing or related area.

1 - 3 years foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.

EEO Statement

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 click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.