Performance Food Group
Bilingual (Spanish) FoodService Area Sales Manager
Performance Food Group, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814
Job Title: Bilingual (Spanish) FoodService Area Sales Manager
Location: PFS East Tennessee (P0675A)
Territory: Asheville, NC. Must reside in Asheville, NC or within 45 minutes of the territory
Must reside in Knoxville, TN or be within 45 minutes of territory
Shift: 1st Shift
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Job Number: 132361BR
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. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Job Responsibilities
Generates additional business by 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; coordinates 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 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.
Required Qualifications
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 Knoxville, TN or be within 45 minutes of territory
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area
1-2 years foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
Bilingual - Spanish Speaking
Company Description 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.
Benefits Benefits information available at https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits
Compensation Pay based on experience level with foodservice
EEO Statement 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. Please review our EEO Policy at http://pfgc.com/Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster at http://pfgc.com/Poster, supplement at http://pfgc.com/Supplement, and Pay Transparency Policy Statement at http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency.
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Location: PFS East Tennessee (P0675A)
Territory: Asheville, NC. Must reside in Asheville, NC or within 45 minutes of the territory
Must reside in Knoxville, TN or be within 45 minutes of territory
Shift: 1st Shift
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Job Number: 132361BR
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. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Job Responsibilities
Generates additional business by 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; coordinates 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 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.
Required Qualifications
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 Knoxville, TN or be within 45 minutes of territory
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area
1-2 years foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
Bilingual - Spanish Speaking
Company Description 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.
Benefits Benefits information available at https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits
Compensation Pay based on experience level with foodservice
EEO Statement 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. Please review our EEO Policy at http://pfgc.com/Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster at http://pfgc.com/Poster, supplement at http://pfgc.com/Supplement, and Pay Transparency Policy Statement at http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency.
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