Sales Representative

Performance Foodservice; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking an outside sales professional for a local Gaylord, MI territory. You will own end-to-end relationships with independent accounts, driving new business and expanding existing accounts.

The role offers a base salary and rewards through commissions and bonuses, with a supportive, high-performing team culture. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a B2B outside sales role in foodservice, plus 2+ years in restaurant leadership roles or similar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6–12 months of sales, marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• 2+ years of B2B outside sales in foodservice preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and customers; sample products with existing and potential customers; plan general sales strategy and territory management.
• Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.
• Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing; coordinates with Credit Department for initial authorization and scheduling deliveries; follows up on orders.
• Ensures customer satisfaction with exemplary service; coordinates with other center personnel to prevent and resolve issues; may make deliveries in emergencies.
• Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration to maximize profitability of accounts.
• Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring credit terms and following up on issues.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within the territory to ensure competitive pricing.

Job description

• $65,000 + training salary plus uncapped commissions, monthly bonus, and annual bonus incentives! Recognition and awards including top performer incentive trips.
• We are growing our territory and looking to expand headcount!
• 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.
• Local territory in Gaylord, MI. Driving will be local to Gaylord and nearby areas.
• 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.

Job Description

Position Details

• $65,000 + training salary plus uncapped commissions, monthly bonus, and annual bonus incentives! Recognition and awards including top performer incentive trips.
• We are growing our territory and looking to expand headcount!
• 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.
• Local territory in Gaylord, MI. Driving will be local to Gaylord and nearby areas.
• 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 or GED
• 6-12 Months Sales, Marketing and/or restaurant experience
• Valid Driver's License