Sales Representative

The Job

Performance Foodservice is looking for a Sales Representative to work in Tallahassee, FL. This isn't a desk job where you punch numbers all day. You'll be out in the field, building relationships with independent restaurants, hotels, schools, and other local foodservice customers. Your main job is to grow the business ; both by bringing in new accounts and getting more out of existing ones.

The territory covers both Albany and Tifton, GA.

What You'll Actually Do

• Analyze your sales territory and individual customer accounts to figure out where the next opportunity is hiding.
• Sample products with both current customers and people who aren't buying from you yet.
• Plan your sales strategy ; that means managing your time and territory, tailoring your approach for each customer, and delivering presentations that actually close deals.
• Set up new customer accounts. That includes working with the Credit Department to get initial authorization and coordinating with the warehouse and delivery teams to schedule orders and deliveries.
• Follow up with new customers after the first delivery to make sure everything arrived right and they're happy.
• Keep existing customers satisfied by working with the rest of the center team to prevent problems and fix any that pop up.
• In emergency situations, you might need to hop in a truck and make deliveries yourself.
• Deepen relationships with current accounts by getting them to buy more of our products, which directly boosts profitability.
• Watch accounts for credit compliance and follow up on any payment issues that come up.
• Keep an eye on pricing trends in your territory ; especially for commodity items and market driven products ; so you stay competitive.
• Do whatever else is needed to get the job done and support the team.

What You Need to Bring

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 to 12 months of experience in sales, marketing, and/or restaurant work.
• A valid driver's license. You'll need it to cover the territory.

What You Get

• Health and wellness benefits starting Day 1.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Education assistance to keep growing your skills.
• Paid time off.
• A safe and inclusive work environment where they actually recognize and reward good work.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right move for you, submit your application through the JobXi platform. Include your resume and any relevant details about your sales or restaurant experience.

Disclaimer

Performance Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. They consider all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Their EEO policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement are available for review.