Sales Representative- Superior, WI

Performance Foodservice; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; 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 seeks a driven sales professional to develop independent account business and improve overall profitability through new sales and account penetration.

You will promote and sell company branded products, meet brand sales objectives, and support regional or national customers while collaborating with the team to maximize market share. Training and mentorship are provided to set you up for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Generates additional business by analyzing sales territory and customers; samples products and plans general sales strategy.
• Grows sales and profit margins to meet goals.
• Sets up new customer accounts; coordinates with Credit for initial authorization; schedules deliveries and follow-ups.

Skills

Foodservice sales

Culinary/restaurant management

Sales prospecting

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

• Sales territory will cover Duluth, MN and surrounding areas.
• 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 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 of foodservice sales experience and/or culinary/restaurant management preferred.

Position Details

• Sales territory will cover Duluth, MN and surrounding areas.
• 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 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 of foodservice sales experience and/or culinary/restaurant management preferred.

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

$75,000 - $125,000