Sales Representative

Performance Foodservice; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a results‑driven sales professional for the Fort Smith area. This full‑time role focuses on developing independent accounts and increasing market share by promoting our branded products and pursuing new business opportunities.

The position offers a commission-based pay structure with uncapped commissions plus monthly and annual bonuses, plus strong onboarding with paid training and ongoing foodservice industry development.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience required.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent account business with emphasis on profitability through new sales and account penetration.
• Promote and sell company branded products and meet brand sales objectives.
• Support customer service activities for regional/national chain customers to maximize market share.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

• Commission based pay structure includes uncapped commissions, monthly bonus, and annual bonus incentives! Recognition and awards including top performer incentive trips.
• Set up for success with extensive paid training, alignment with local mentors, and ongoing foodservice industry training.
• Flexible schedule to meet your clients needs and life balance. Full-time hours Monday-Friday and on-call evenings and weekends as needed.
• Sales territory is Fort Smith area. The main distribution center for this territory is located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Position Details

• Commission based pay structure includes uncapped commissions, monthly bonus, and annual bonus incentives! Recognition and awards including top performer incentive trips.
• Set up for success with extensive paid training, alignment with local mentors, and ongoing foodservice industry training.
• Flexible schedule to meet your clients needs and life balance. Full-time hours Monday-Friday and on-call evenings and weekends as needed.
• Sales territory is Fort Smith area. The main distribution center for this territory is located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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

Compensation

65,000 - 90,000