Area Sales & Key Accounts Manager

Performance Foodservice; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in the United States is seeking a sales-focused professional responsible for developing independent account business and increasing profitability through new sales and account penetration. The role supports customer service activities for regional and national chain customers, elevating the company's visibility in the market.

The position requires promoting and selling company-branded products to meet brand sales objectives and collaborating with team members to serve the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent is required.
• 6–12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid Driver's License is 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 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Restaurant experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Performance Foodservice in the United States is seeking a sales-focused professional responsible for developing independent account business and increasing profitability through new sales and account penetration. The role supports customer service activities for regional and national chain customers, elevating the company's visibility in the market.

The position requires promoting and selling company-branded products to meet brand sales objectives and collaborating with team members to serve the