Food Distribution Sales Pro – Uncapped Commission & Benefits

Performance Foodservice; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 Foodservice is seeking a results-driven sales professional to develop independent account business in the Augusta, GA area. You will drive profitability through new sales and deeper account penetration, promoting company-branded products and meeting brand sales objectives.

The role may support customer service activities for regional/national chain customers and collaborate with team members to maximize market share in the food distribution marketplace.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
• Bilingual speaking ability in Spanish is a plus
• Valid Driver's License required

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.
• 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

Territory management

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a results-driven sales professional to develop independent account business in the Augusta, GA area. You will drive profitability through new sales and deeper account penetration, promoting company-branded products and meeting brand sales objectives.

The role may support customer service activities for regional/national chain customers and collaborate with team members to maximize market share in the food distribution marketplace.