Growth-Focused Food Service Territory Rep | Mitchell, SD

Performance Food Group; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock purchase plan

401k match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Mitchell, SD is seeking a sales-oriented professional to develop independent accounts with a focus on profitability through new sales and account penetration. You will promote company-branded products and support regional/national accounts to grow market share.

The role involves field-based customer service, pricing decisions, and coordination with credit and logistics teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Based in the Pierre, SD area.

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. May be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations.
• 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

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Food Group in Mitchell, SD is seeking a sales-oriented professional to develop independent accounts with a focus on profitability through new sales and account penetration. You will promote company-branded products and support regional/national accounts to grow market share.

The role involves field-based customer service, pricing decisions, and coordination with credit and logistics teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery.