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Performance Food Group

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Performance Food Group

Merchandiser

Framingham, MA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

As a non-managerial Merchandiser with Core-Mark, a division of Performance Food Group, you will play a key role in supporting our convenience store partners by implementing product displays ...

Performance Food Group

Merchandiser

Boston, MA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

As a non-managerial Merchandiser with Core-Mark, a division of Performance Food Group, you will play a key role in supporting our convenience store partners by implementing product displays ...

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Sales Representative in East Columbus

Performance Foodservice

Whitehall, OH • On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Performance Food Group rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 49 rated food wholesalers

Job description

Job Description:

Position Details:
  • Sales territory will cover the East Columbus, Ohio area. 
  • Bilingual speaking ability in Spanish and English preferred.
  • Compensation starts with the base salary and then gradually transitions to full commissions.
    • Salary dependent on experience.
    • Commission plan includes uncapped commissions, monthly bonus incentive, and annual bonus incentives!
    • Recognition for achieving goals + awards like monetary and top-performer incentive trips.
  • 2+ years of related outside sales experience doing new business development. An outside sales experience is a 'hunter' role selling business-to-business or door-to-door; prospecting for new accounts. 
  • 2+ years of related culinary chef, restaurant operations, or restaurant management experience preferred. In addition to sales experience or in leu of sales experience. 
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.
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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
Valid Drivers License

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.

Awards and Accolades

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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