Regional Foodservice Sales Manager — High Commission & Bonuses

Core-Mark; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Baton Rouge is seeking an energetic sales professional to grow independent accounts and profitability. The role emphasizes new sales and account penetration, with commission-based pay and bonus incentives.

You will promote company-branded products, meet sales objectives, and support customer service for regional accounts. Travel within the territory is required, and proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of foodservice sales or related work experience preferred.
• Live within Baton Rouge, LA area with reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Sales systems experience preferred (CRM, online order entry, dashboards).

Responsibilities

• Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; plans general sales strategy including time and territory management; 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; coordinates scheduling of orders and deliveries.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service; coordinates with center personnel to prevent and resolve issues; may delivery in emergencies.
• Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration to maximize profitability of accounts.
• Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for credit term compliance and follows up as needed.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within the territory to ensure competitive pricing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

CRM experience

Sales experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Foodservice in Baton Rouge is seeking an energetic sales professional to grow independent accounts and profitability. The role emphasizes new sales and account penetration, with commission-based pay and bonus incentives.

You will promote company-branded products, meet sales objectives, and support customer service for regional accounts. Travel within the territory is required, and proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems is expected.