FoodService Area Sales Manager Cocke County, TN

Overview

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Job Title: Food Service Area Sales Manager Cocke County, TN

Location: PFS East Tennessee (P0675A)

Job Description: Territory is located in Cocke County, TN. Candidate must reside in Cocke County, TN or be within 45 minutes of the territory. Must be in territory each day.

• 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.

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1 year restaurant management – GM or kitchen manager and/or 1 year of marketing, business development, outside sales or hospitality experience
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean MVR
• Must reside in Cocke County TN or be within 45 minutes of territory

• Division: Performance Food service
• Job Category: Sales
• State: Tennessee
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Company

Description:

Performance Food service, 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.

Benefits: Information about benefits is available from the employer’s benefits resources.

Compensation: Pay based on experience level with food service

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity 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. Please review the company policies and statements related to equal employment opportunity and pay transparency as part of the recruitment materials.