Sales Representative - Monmouth County NJ

Performance Foodservice; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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

Top performer incentives

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a sales professional to develop independent account business in Monmouth County, NJ. The role emphasizes profitability through both new sales and deeper account penetration, with an opportunity to promote company-branded products and grow market share.

We offer 8 weeks of paid training, mentorship from local sales mentors and a dedicated sales trainer, plus ongoing foodservice industry training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience preferred.
• 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 to meet brand sales objectives.
• Support customer service activities for regional and national chain customers to increase marketplace visibility.
• Analyze territory and customers to generate additional business and plan sales strategies.
• Coordinate pricing with the Credit Department and scheduling with operations for deliveries.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery; assist in emergency deliveries when needed.
• Maintain awareness of pricing trends to ensure competitive pricing.

Skills

Sales experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Sales territory will cover Monmouth County, NJ.
• Pay structure includes uncapped commissions, monthly bonus, and annual bonus incentives! Recognition and awards including top performer incentive trips.
• Set up for success with 8 weeks paid training, mentorship from local sales mentors and sales trainer, and ongoing foodservice industry training.
• Flexible schedule to meet your clients needs and balance life.
• 2+ years competitive sales experience preferred.

Job Description

Position Details

• Sales territory will cover Monmouth County, NJ.
• Pay structure includes uncapped commissions, monthly bonus, and annual bonus incentives! Recognition and awards including top performer incentive trips.
• Set up for success with 8 weeks paid training, mentorship from local sales mentors and sales trainer, and ongoing foodservice industry training.
• Flexible schedule to meet your clients needs and balance life.
• 2+ years competitive sales experience preferred.

We Deliver the Goods

• Opportunity to earn commission following training period
• 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

$70,000 - $90,000