Foodservice Sales Manager

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.Job DescriptionTIME TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER? HERE'S A LEGITIMATE SIX FIGURE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESSFUL SALESPEOPLE!We are Performance Food Group, the premier supplier of food and other supplies to the restaurant and hospitality industry. We are the BIGGEST company in our industry, because we are the BEST company in our industry. We are in a growth mode, and we need new salespeople to continue to grow our presence in the Kansas City market and beyond. We are in a unique time right now where our competitors are vulnerable, and we need YOU to capitalize on that!. We deliver success through a blend of proven expertise and willingness to embrace change. Yes, we started delivering food in 1885, but we've never stopped moving or rested on our laurels. We are always looking for fresh ideas, simple solutions and new ways to serve our customers, while using the knowledge we've gained to streamline our operations and processes. That's why our customers count on us for safety and efficiency, but also to show them what's coming next. That's where you come in.As an Account Manager, you'll have an existing territory with a book of business, but you'll also be tasked with prospecting, discovering needs, presenting, proposing, and closing new business - as well as building and growing the base that you already have. We offer strong leadership, great training, a loyal base of customers to offer referrals and testimonials, the support of management to drive our growth, and an environment that you'll look forward to being a part of. Career advancement is also part of our package; we promote from within whenever possible.Does this sound like you? If so, you should bring:

• 3 years' successful Sales experience, preferably in a B2B environment
• Demonstrated and provable success in new business generation and growth.
• Understanding of Office programs and CRM
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong ability to sell in person and via telephone, video, and email
• Ability to learn and handle a business with thousands of SKUs

This position plays a key role in our growth, and is a legitimate six figure opportunity (in fact, our average tenured salesperson makes over six figures). Is it a job for the lazy? No. We'll ask a lot of you. But you will get a lot in return, and you might be able to make a large leap in your earnings, success, status, and security for your family. Interested?We'll provide:

• A competitive compensation package - first year earnings at plan of $60-70K and up; advancing to six figures and beyond.
• Full benefits package
• Full training to help you acclimate to the industry
• Customer service to back you with your customers
• A close-knit, entrepreneurial environment

Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience1-3 Years Experience in Sales / Marketing or High-Level Restaurant ManagementPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in business management, sales, marketing or related field1-3 years of foodservice sales/marketing or high-level restaurant managementEEO StatementPerformance 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 click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.