Sales/Area Manager

Performance Food Group (New); Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A food distribution company in Rochester, Minnesota seeks a professional to develop independent account business. The role emphasizes profitability through new sales and customer service. Key responsibilities include generating business, managing accounts, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and customers.
• Grows sales and profit margins to meet established goals.
• Sets up new customer accounts and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends to ensure competitiveness.

Job description

Overview

Company Description: Performance Foodservice, PFGs 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 Americas 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 andaccount penetration. Promote and sell company branded products and meet brand sales objectives. May also supports customerservice activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace andmaximizing market share. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any dutyassigned 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.