Job Attributes

Job ID 143580BR

Category Sales

Job Type Full Time

Location Sevierville, Tennessee

Location name PFS East Tennessee (P0675A)

Salary Pay based on experience level with foodservice

Posted April 29, 2026

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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 Description:

Outside Sales Representative opportunity in a fast-paced, relationship driven, growing foodservice distribution company!
As an outside sales representative you will be the face of our company growing your territory by building partnership with restaurants and other foodservice operators in the Sevierville and surrounding area. This role goes beyond selling products; it's about understanding our customers' challenges, bringing solutions to the table and growing long-term profitable partnerships.
If you enjoy being self-motivated, building trust and seeing the results of your work everyday, foodservice sales offers a dynamic career with unlimited opportunity.
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

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 supports 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 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.
Territory is in Sevierville and surrounding area

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

1 year restaurant management experience as a GM or kitchen manager and/or 1 year of marketing, business development, outside sales or hospitality experience.

Valid Driver's License with a clear motor vehicle report.

Must reside within 45 minutes of territory.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelors Degree Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area

1-2 years foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience

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 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.

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