Performance Foodservice
Area Food Sales Rep
Performance Foodservice, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States, 56701
Area Food Sales Rep – Performance Foodservice
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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 support customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace and maximizing market share.
Responsibilities
Generate additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; sample products with existing and potential customers; plan general sales strategy including time and territory management; plan sales approach with individual customers; conduct effective sales presentations.
Grow sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.
Set up new customer accounts by determining pricing; work with Credit Department for initial authorization; coordinate with center personnel for order-taking, deliveries, etc.; perform initial follow-up to ensure delivery and product satisfaction.
Ensure customer satisfaction by providing exemplary service; work closely with other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve customer problems; may be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations.
Build additional business with current customers through product penetration to maximize profitability of individual accounts.
Minimize accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and following up on any problems.
Maintain awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, especially on market driven/commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
Valid Driver’s License.
Compensation We offer a salary between $75k-$125k, based on experience during training. Post training, reps will earn commissions & subsidy until they scale their territory to 100% commission. Top performers can earn well over $500k annually.
Benefits 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.
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full-time.
Job Function Sales and Business Development.
Industry Food and Beverage Services.
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Area Food Sales Rep
role at
Performance Foodservice
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 support customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace and maximizing market share.
Responsibilities
Generate additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; sample products with existing and potential customers; plan general sales strategy including time and territory management; plan sales approach with individual customers; conduct effective sales presentations.
Grow sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.
Set up new customer accounts by determining pricing; work with Credit Department for initial authorization; coordinate with center personnel for order-taking, deliveries, etc.; perform initial follow-up to ensure delivery and product satisfaction.
Ensure customer satisfaction by providing exemplary service; work closely with other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve customer problems; may be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations.
Build additional business with current customers through product penetration to maximize profitability of individual accounts.
Minimize accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and following up on any problems.
Maintain awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, especially on market driven/commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
Valid Driver’s License.
Compensation We offer a salary between $75k-$125k, based on experience during training. Post training, reps will earn commissions & subsidy until they scale their territory to 100% commission. Top performers can earn well over $500k annually.
Benefits 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.
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full-time.
Job Function Sales and Business Development.
Industry Food and Beverage Services.
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Performance Foodservice by 2x.
Job Alerts Sign in to set job alerts for “Area Sales Representative” roles.
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