Area Sales Manager - Indianapolis Foodservice Growth

Performance Food Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group's Performance Foodservice unit seeks a sales professional to cover the Indianapolis, IN area. You will develop independent accounts, drive profitability through new sales and account penetration, and promote company-branded products to meet brand sales objectives.

You will collaborate with a team of sales reps, chefs, and consultants to deliver solutions for restaurants and facilities, support customer service activities, and help expand market share while delivering

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

Restaurant experience

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Sales/Marketing (preferred)

Job description

Performance Food Group's Performance Foodservice unit seeks a sales professional to cover the Indianapolis, IN area. You will develop independent accounts, drive profitability through new sales and account penetration, and promote company-branded products to meet brand sales objectives.

You will collaborate with a team of sales reps, chefs, and consultants to deliver solutions for restaurants and facilities, support customer service activities, and help expand market share while delivering