Territory Food Sales Rep — Growth, Benefits & Commission

Performance Foodservice; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; 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 serves Mitchell, SD with face-to-face customer service and a focus on food sales. The role drives independent account growth and promotes company branded products to meet brand sales objectives, while supporting service for regional/national customers to expand market share.

The position requires 6-12 months in sales/marketing or restaurant experience, a valid driver's license, and is based in Pierre, SD.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Based in the Pierre, SD area.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Territory management

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Performance Foodservice serves Mitchell, SD with face-to-face customer service and a focus on food sales. The role drives independent account growth and promotes company branded products to meet brand sales objectives, while supporting service for regional/national customers to expand market share.

The position requires 6-12 months in sales/marketing or restaurant experience, a valid driver's license, and is based in Pierre, SD.