Area Sales Manager, Foodservice Growth & Accounts

Performance Food Group; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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 Food Group in Bastrop, Texas seeks a sales professional to develop independent account business, drive profitability through new sales and account penetration, and support customer service activities for regional and national chain customers. The role emphasizes growing market share through strategic territory management and strong customer relationships.

The position offers a competitive pay package with robust benefits and opportunities for growth within America’s food distribution

Qualifications

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

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing or related area

1-2 years foodservice sales/marketing/restaurant experience

Job description

Performance Food Group in Bastrop, Texas seeks a sales professional to develop independent account business, drive profitability through new sales and account penetration, and support customer service activities for regional and national chain customers. The role emphasizes growing market share through strategic territory management and strong customer relationships.

The position offers a competitive pay package with robust benefits and opportunities for growth within America’s food distribution