Area Sales Manager – Food Distribution Growth

Performance Foodservice; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 driven sales professional to develop independent account business, focusing on profitability through new sales and deeper account penetration. You will promote our company branded products and support regional and national customers, contributing to market share growth.

The role requires momentum in sales, strong customer service, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and credit coordination.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Sales experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a driven sales professional to develop independent account business, focusing on profitability through new sales and deeper account penetration. You will promote our company branded products and support regional and national customers, contributing to market share growth.

The role requires momentum in sales, strong customer service, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and credit coordination.