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Business Development Manager - Chicago

Performance Food Group (New), Chicago, IL, United States


We Deliver the Goods:

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.

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

Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Summary
Responsible for generating leads, working on high‑value prospective customers by providing value added services, exceptional customer service, and attention to both customer & company profitability. Solves service problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Analyzes work‑related situations and makes decisions effectively. Knowledgeable of product information, industry trends, and related technology. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

Implement profitable pricing strategies with the assistance of the OPCO President, EVP, VP of Sales, and VP of Finance.

Perform accurate data entry and report preparation in a timely manner.

Meet financial sales goals.

Increase sales volume with a focus on prospecting and account penetration once the account/group is established.

Ensure customers receive orders timely and accurately. Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and perform job duties effectively to meet those needs.

Implement efficient sales processes and procedures to meet customers’ demands.

Implement sales plans that recognize customer profitability issues.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.

4‑6 years of sales/marketing or related experience within the foodservice industry.

High degree of working knowledge with Microsoft Suite tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Sales/Marketing or related field.

6‑10 years of sales/marketing or related experience within the foodservice industry.

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, the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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