Italian Sales Specialist

Performance Food Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock purchase

401K match

Education support

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Missouri seeks a sales professional to drive sales and profitability for designated accounts. You will manage order flow, pricing within guidelines, and collaborate with internal teams to maximize each account’s value.

Key responsibilities include expanding line-item penetration, presenting products, and promoting ongoing deals. Prior experience in foodservice sales is preferred, with a focus on strong relationship building.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1-2 years Sales/Marketing or related area.
• Associates/2-year technical - Sales/Marketing or related area.
• 2-4 years Sales/Marketing within foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Profitable growth of assigned customers in terms of increasing line item penetration, gross profit dollars per drop increases and overall increase in customer base.
• Responsible for account penetration and product presentations to customers.
• Presentation of ongoing promotions to accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

Responsible for sales and profitability growth of specific accounts in an assigned geography. May include, but not limited to: order taking, order processing, order guide maintenance, pricing maintenance within guidelines set by the sales manager, accounts receivable monitoring of assigned accounts. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Profitable growth of assigned customers in terms of increasing line item penetration, gross profit dollars per drop increases and overall increase in customer base.
• Responsible for account penetration and product presentations to customers.
• Presentation of ongoing promotions to accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Italian Specialist experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years Sales / Marketing or related area

Preferred qualifications

• Associates/2-year technical - Sales / Marketing or related area
• 2-4 years Sales / Marketing within foodservice industry.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.