Performance Foodservice · 1 day ago
Outside Sales Representative
Warrior, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expPerformance Foodservice is a company focused on food distribution, and they are seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop independent account business and promote company-branded products. The role involves generating additional business, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maximizing profitability through effective sales strategies and account management.
Food and Beverage
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
Valid Drivers License
Preferred
2+ years of related outside sales experience or a culinary/restaurant management background
Competitive sales experience preferred
Benefits
Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Company
Performance Foodservice
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5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Grosheider, CMA, CTP, MBA
Vice President of Finance, CFO for North Texas
Jeremy Werth
CFO / VP of Finance
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