Foodservice Area Sales Leader | Growth, Benefits & Impact

Performance Food Group; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; 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 Food Group is seeking a driven sales professional to develop independent account business with focus on profitability through new sales and deepening existing relationships. This role supports restaurant, healthcare, schools, and hospitality segments while aligning with company-branded products and brand sales objectives.

You will collaborate with customer service teams to maximize market share and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by providing timely, accurate service and

Qualifications

• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Bachelor's degree not required but preferred in some cases.

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.
• 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

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking a driven sales professional to develop independent account business with focus on profitability through new sales and deepening existing relationships. This role supports restaurant, healthcare, schools, and hospitality segments while aligning with company-branded products and brand sales objectives.

You will collaborate with customer service teams to maximize market share and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by providing timely, accurate service and