Sales Representative- PAID TRAINING / FULL TIME

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

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system

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

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; 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. 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.

High school diploma or GED

• 6-12 Months Sales, Marketing and / or restaurant experience
• Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. Performance Food Group and / or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. 1) our EEO Policy; (and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.