Territory Manager

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! The primary purpose of this position is to develop and manage established as well as new customers, by selling food and non-food items to achieve sales and profitability goals. Primary areas of responsibilities are: Primary owner of customer relationship Selling, and engaging customers in value added activities. Leveraging other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening. Territory Manager At US Foods® we help our customers make it with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. As a Territory Manager, you help develop and establish customers to leverage our various services, optimize their product usage and maximize their profits. Main Ingredients of the Job Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process. Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client. Leverage other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening. Develop new business; identify prospective customers by utilizing market intelligence databases, business directories, leads from existing clients, organizations and clubs, trading shows and conferences. Know the market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided. Drive motor vehicle to existing customers, and prospects, to ensure product delivery, which may include lifting/carrying up to 75lbs. What You Bring to the Table One+ year of sales (foodservice industry preferred) or culinary/restaurant management experience Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as customer service and presentation abilities Motor vehicle record in good standing Problem solving ability and negotiation skills Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office products HS Diploma or equivalent This role may also receive incentive compensation. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The initial expected base rate for this role is between $55,000 - $95,000. EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** #J-18808-Ljbffr