Retail Sales Specialist

Performance Food Group (New); Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution seeks a Sales Representative to drive profitability and growth for assigned accounts. The role involves managing customer relationships, presenting products, and ensuring excellent service in a supportive environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered from day one.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2 years Sales / Marketing or related area.
• 3-4 years Sales / Marketing within foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales and profitability growth of specific accounts.
• Account penetration and product presentations to customers.
• Presentation of ongoing promotions to accounts.

Skills

Sales

Marketing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates/2-year technical

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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice 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

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

2 years Sales / Marketing or related area

Preferred Qualifications

Associates/2-year technical - Sales / Marketing or related area

3-4 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.