Sales Representative

  • Performance Food Group
  • Long Beach, California
  • Full Time

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 Americas food distribution system

  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details:

  • We offer a competitive salary during training, $65,000. Post training, reps will earn commissions + subsidy until they scale their territory to 100% commission.

  • Top performers can earn well over $100,000 annually!

  • Car allowance + mileage reimbursement through CarData Program

Position Purpose:

The Sales Representative position offers an exciting chance to fuel our company's growth. You'll oversee a broad array of existing independent convenience stores customers, driving sales through our varied food service and convenience programs. Your role extends beyond maintaining existing customers; it involves tapping into new customers and forging strong business relationships. This role isn't just a job, but a thrilling journey of building success stories and enhancing profitability store by store, with your compensation directly reflecting these achievements.

Are you up for this exciting challenge? We seek a standout candidate, one who not only reaches but exceeds expectations, blending charisma, innovation, and customer engagement with a keen understanding of the competitive market. We value a competitive edge, sharp critical thinking, and superior communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Grow sales and profit margins through execution on sales strategy and territory management, planning a sales approach customized with individual customers.

  • Prospecting and onboarding of new customer accounts, including cold calling to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.

  • Educate the customer on convenience and foodservice programs, new product promotions, marketing policies, service, delivery specifics, and industry activities.

  • Review daily/weekly/monthly reports with the store manager and assist with any opportunities that may arise.

  • 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 for products, to ensure competitive pricing.

  • Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.

  • Participate in relevant industry events and networking opportunities.

  • Performing additional duties as assigned.

80% Driving Travel Required: This role requires the ability to drive to and from customer locations across the assigned sales territory. Some overnight stays may be required.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

  • Proven success with closing sales for a variety of product lines with B2B

  • Proven and successful sales ledger travel & effective time management experience.

  • General knowledge of food safety standards including basic HACCP practice and cold-chain integrity, transporting of perishable foods, and maintain Serv-Safe certification.

  • Detail minded and organized, with an ability to work independently with little direction.

  • Strong communication and presentation skill set with a demonstrated ability to conduct professional, results driven customer presentations.

  • Intermediate abilities with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint & Power BI

  • Energetic and entrepreneurial spirit with competitive drive.

  • Sales professional with experience and track record of growing market share

  • Proven success with relationship building and providing consultative services for customers

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Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED is required.

Must own a reliable vehicle with valid drivers license, current auto insurance with a clean driving record.

2+ years of B2B sales account management and consulting experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

Experience in food service, wholesale, grocery, or retail convenience industries is highly preferred.

Experience with CRM platforms such as SalesForce
Job ID: 469288812
Originally Posted on: 3/14/2025

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