Area Sales Pro — Foodservice Growth & Key Accounts

Core-Mark; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; 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

Core-Mark in the United States seeks a sales-focused professional to develop independent account business, emphasizing profitability through new sales and account penetration. The role supports regional and national customers, expands visibility, and drives market share within a collaborative team environment.

The candidate will promote company-branded products, meet sales objectives, and contribute to a respectful, growth-oriented workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• 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

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Sales/Marketing

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Core-Mark in the United States seeks a sales-focused professional to develop independent account business, emphasizing profitability through new sales and account penetration. The role supports regional and national customers, expands visibility, and drives market share within a collaborative team environment.

The candidate will promote company-branded products, meet sales objectives, and contribute to a respectful, growth-oriented workplace.