Field Sales Leader – Foodservice Accounts (NJ)

US Foods; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods in Perth Amboy, NJ is seeking an Account Executive to own assigned customer relationships and drive sales growth. You will coordinate a sales team and ensure contract alignment, with travel four days per week to maximize account penetration.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in food sales, and knowledge of restaurant operations is highly preferred. Base pay ranges reflect market rates for Northern NJ.”

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing preferred.
• 3+ years of sales or distribution experience required (foodservice industry or related preferred).
• Experience in restaurant operations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis.
• Travel required; anticipated field time at least four days per week.
• Achieve annual sales plan through growth and penetration of existing accounts.
• Present new ideas and products from primary vendors and exclusive brand products to secure account penetration and loyalty.
• Manage product mix to maximize profit goals and contract compliance.
• Communicate with customers about performance, new products, programs and market trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

US Foods in Perth Amboy, NJ is seeking an Account Executive to own assigned customer relationships and drive sales growth. You will coordinate a sales team and ensure contract alignment, with travel four days per week to maximize account penetration.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in food sales, and knowledge of restaurant operations is highly preferred. Base pay ranges reflect market rates for Northern NJ.”