Territory Sales Specialist

Performance Foodservice

Hattiesburg (MS)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a geographic sales territory and drive growth with independent and regional accounts. You will regularly visit customers, develop business plans, and ensure sales and profit objectives are met through effective time management and resource use.

The role emphasizes building business around company branded products, managing pricing, and monitoring credit terms.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; culinary school degree considered equivalent experience.
Outside sales experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
Strong verbal and written presentation skills and customer-facing abilities.
Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
Solid work ethic with attention to detail and goal achievement.
Proficiency in Word and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

Manages a geographic sales territory to develop independent and regional account business.
Regularly calls on existing and potential customers.
Develops and executes business plans to meet budgeted sales and profit objectives.
Effectively manages time and resources to achieve results.
Builds business through support of company branded products.
Manages pricing and monitors credit term compliance.