Bilingual Foodservice Sales Leader — Area Manager

Performance Food Group (New); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Education assistance

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a sales-focused professional to grow independent account business in the STL area. This role emphasizes profitability through new sales and account penetration, promoting company-branded products, and increasing market share.

The candidate will collaborate with the team to deliver exceptional service, manage territory, and help customers optimize operations while aligning with company objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area (preferred).
• Bi-Lingual preferred.

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.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory to ensure competitive pricing.
• Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and follows up on any problems.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking a sales-focused professional to grow independent account business in the STL area. This role emphasizes profitability through new sales and account penetration, promoting company-branded products, and increasing market share.

The candidate will collaborate with the team to deliver exceptional service, manage territory, and help customers optimize operations while aligning with company objectives.