Foodservice Outside Sales Pro – TN Territory

Core-Mark; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 (Performance Foodservice) is seeking a sales-focused professional to develop independent account business in the Sevier and Knox counties in TN. The role emphasizes profitability through new sales and account penetration, with additional support for customer service for regional/national accounts.

The position involves selling branded products, meeting sales objectives, and collaborating with team members to maximize market share within the territory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 1 year of restaurant management experience (kitchen manager or general manager).
• 1 year experience in the hospitality or outside sales industry.
• Valid Drivers License with a clean MVR.
• Must live within 45 minutes of territory.

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.
• This position is for the Sevier and Knox county, TN area, Travel may be required outside of this area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Restaurant management

Outside sales

Hospitality experience

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area

Job description

Performance Food Group (Performance Foodservice) is seeking a sales-focused professional to develop independent account business in the Sevier and Knox counties in TN. The role emphasizes profitability through new sales and account penetration, with additional support for customer service for regional/national accounts.

The position involves selling branded products, meeting sales objectives, and collaborating with team members to maximize market share within the territory.