Executive Vice President Perishables Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

This position is based in Batesville, Mississippi, or the surrounding area. Candidates must be willing and able to relocate to the Batesville area if not currently located nearby.

• 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

The Executive Vice President (EVP) is an executive development and succession role responsible for supporting the leadership and execution of the Operating Company's (OpCo's) business strategies and initiatives. While the EVP may initially have direct responsibility for specific functional areas, the role is designed to develop the leadership capabilities and business knowledge required to ultimately lead an entire Operating Company as President.

The EVP will gain broad expertise across all areas of the OpCo, including sales, procurement, operations, finance, human resources, transportation, warehouse and other areas of the business. The EVP will partner with the OpCo President and senior leadership team to drive business performance, develop talent, strengthen operational execution and achieve financial objectives.

The role includes an initial training and development period, including time in Houston, Texas.

• Develops and implements operating policies, procedures and business strategies across assigned functional areas of the Operating Company.
• Gains comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all functional areas of the OpCo and their related standard operating processes in preparation for future Operating Company President responsibilities.
• Leads and manages assigned functional areas while partnering with other leaders across the OpCo to drive overall business performance.
• Leads planning and budgeting processes for assigned functional areas and establishes current and long-range goals aligned with business objectives.
• Reviews and analyzes financial reporting and statements to evaluate business performance and progress toward financial objectives.
• Maintains accountability for profit, sales and expense management within areas of responsibility.
• Provides leadership and direction for talent development, performance management, talent acquisition and succession planning.
• Builds and maintains a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identifies opportunities to improve systems, processes and operational effectiveness across the business.
• Partners with the OpCo President and leadership team to develop and execute strategic initiatives.
• Prepares for and assumes increasing responsibility for the overall leadership and performance of the Operating Company.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6-10 Years successful senior management experience within the foodservice distribution industry
• Demonstrated success leading a significant functional area of an Operating Company, such as sales, procurement or operations.
• Demonstrated experience with P&L and financial management
• Demonstrated ability to lead across multiple areas of a business and develop a broad understanding of Operating Company functions.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to relocate to Batesville, Mississippi, or the surrounding area.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration or related field of study
• 10+ Years successful senior management experience within the foodservice distribution industry.
• Experience leading Sales and/or Operations.
• Experience with multiple functional areas of an Operating Company.

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.