Territory Manager-Port Jefferson, NY

Are you a current US Foods employee? Please apply directly through our internal Workday career site. Join Our Community of Food People! Join Our Team as a Territory Manager – Where Passion Meets Opportunity! As a Territory Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping customer relationships and driving business growth. You’ll nurture existing accounts, hunt for new business, and focus on passion, performance, and partnership with the ability to drive earnings and incentives. What You’ll Do as a Territory Manager Be the Customer Champion: Own and nurture the customer relationship in a team‑based selling model. Educate customers on ordering platforms and provide menu consultations, product recommendations, and pricing strategies to help customers succeed. Drive Sales Success: Your success will be measured by selling to customers, increasing case growth, and acquiring new business. You will do this through delivering impactful sales presentations and tailoring your sales approach to individual customers. Team Based Selling: Work collaboratively with Specialists to assist with penetration opportunities and new accounts opening. You’ll also work closely with marketing, supply chain and customer service to ensure seamless product delivery. Lead with Insight: Develop new business by identifying prospective customers using market intelligence databases, business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, attending trade shows and conferences. Delivery Resolution: Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (e.g., delivery mis‑picks, short on loads, stock‑outs). Competitive Advantage: Know the market conditions, product innovations, competitors’ products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value‑added services. Stay on the Move: Drive your personal motor vehicle to conduct regular check‑ins, site visits and follow‑ups to ensure customer satisfaction. Supervision No direct reports. Work Environment Daily outside the office, visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions. Minimum Qualifications 1+ year of sales experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Experience in the foodservice industry, culinary, restaurant management or hospitality preferred. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to build relationships and cold‑call to develop new business. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. A competitive spirit with a drive to exceed goals. Problem‑solving, organizational and negotiation skills. Team‑up mentality to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Tech‑savviness – proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools like Salesforce is a plus. Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 75 lbs. Benefits Competitive salary. Market leading performance‑based incentive program. Supportive and dynamic team‑based selling environment. Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance on day one, 401(k) plan options, and paid time off. Employee stock purchase plan and life insurance options. Mileage reimbursement. Opportunity for career growth in a thriving industry. 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 and $95,000. EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** #J-18808-Ljbffr US Foods