Foodservice Sales Representative, Springfield, IL

Foodservice Sales Representative

Our dynamic sales team is growing and here's why you should join us!

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

The Sales & Marketing Representative will perform the following duties in Springfield, IL and the surrounding market area:

• Market Performance Foodservice's high quality products and superior foodservice delivery to a wide range of customers including restaurants, cafeterias and related businesses within a geographical sales territory
• Regularly visit customers and prospective customer locations
• Grow market share by opening new accounts
• Develop business by being a champion of company branded products
• Develop and execute business plans
• Ensure that independent and regional account business is developed and budgeted sales and profit objectives are achieved
• Manage pricing, collect money and monitor credit term compliance
• Effectively manage time and resources to attain results

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
• Valid driver's license

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree business management, sales/marketing, or related area
• 1-2 years foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Location: Springfield, Illinois (IL)

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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Compensation:

We offer a salary between $65-75K, based upon experience, during training. Post training, reps will earn commissions + subsidy until they scale their territory to 100% commission. Top performers can earn well over $100,000 annually!