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New Hampshire Staffing

Area Manager - Foodservice Sales

New Hampshire Staffing, Keene, New Hampshire, United States, 03431

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divh2Area Manager - Foodservice Sales/h2pPerformance Foodservice Boston (0561)/ppWe Deliver the Goods:/pulliCompetitive pay and benefits, including day 1 health

wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more/liliGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system/liliSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect/li/ulpJob Summary:/ppResponsible 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. After six months of service, will transition to the company commission plan and begin the subsidy process simultaneously./ppJob Responsibilities:/pulliGenerates 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./liliGrows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals./liliSets 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./liliEnsures 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./liliBuilds additional business with current customers through product penetration in order to maximize profitability of individual accounts./liliMinimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and follows up on any problems./liliMaintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly on market driven / commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing./liliPerforms other related duties as assigned./li/ulpRequired Qualifications:/pulliHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent/lili6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience/liliValid drivers license/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliBachelors degree business management, sales/marketing, or related area/lili1-2 years foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience/li/ulpJob Location:/ppKeene, New Hampshire (NH) 1st Shift Full Time/ppEEO Statement:/ppPerformance 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./ppCompany Description:/ppPerformance Foodservice, PFGs 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./ppBenefits:/ppClick here for benefits information/ppCompensation:/ppAnnual training salary $70,000 to $110,000 based upon experience/p/div