Outside Sales Representative - Ruston, LA

Performance Foodservice; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking an outside sales professional to grow and manage a local book of business in Ruston, LA. This role focuses on independent account development, end-to-end relationship management, and driving revenue through new sales and account expansion.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a B2B outside sales role in the foodservice industry and may come from a restaurant leadership background.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and identifying opportunities.
• Grows sales and profit margins to meet goals.
• Sets up new customer accounts and coordinates deliveries and terms.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through coordinated service and problem resolution.
• Builds additional business with current customers via product penetration.
• Monitors accounts for credit terms and follows up on issues.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends to ensure competitive pricing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Outside sales experience

Chef / restaurant management

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• Training/ramp-up subsidy during the initial period, transitioning to commission-based earnings as sales develop.
• Local territory in Ruston, LA. Driving will be local to Longview and nearby areas.
• Outside sales role selling to independent accounts responsible for winning new business & expanding accounts. Owning end-to-end relationship with customers. This is an opportunity to build, grow, and maintain your own book of business.
• This is a supportive, high-performing team and a culture that values collaboration, trust, and winning the right way.
• 2+ years of working experience as a chef, sous chef, or restaurant general manager is ideal.
• 2+ years working experience in a business-to-business outside sales role, preferred competitive sales in foodservice industry.

Position Details

• Training/ramp-up subsidy during the initial period, transitioning to commission-based earnings as sales develop.
• Local territory in Ruston, LA. Driving will be local to Longview and nearby areas.
• Outside sales role selling to independent accounts responsible for winning new business & expanding accounts. Owning end-to-end relationship with customers. This is an opportunity to build, grow, and maintain your own book of business.
• This is a supportive, high-performing team and a culture that values collaboration, trust, and winning the right way.
• 2+ years of working experience as a chef, sous chef, or restaurant general manager is ideal.
• 2+ years working experience in a business-to-business outside sales role, preferred competitive sales in foodservice industry.

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

Job Summary

Responsible for the development of independent account business, with emphasis on overall profitability through both new sales and account penetration. Promote and sell company branded products and meet brand sales objectives. May also supports customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace and maximizing market share. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company

Job 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
• Valid Drivers License