DoD SkillBridge: Territory Manager

Join Our Community of Food People! This application is only available to active-duty service members eligible to participate in a DoD SkillBridge Internship. The service member must be within the last 12 months of their active-duty contract. This is an unpaid, non-benefit eligible internship position in partnership with the DoD SkillBridge program. Join Our Team as a Territory Manager – Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, we’re not just delivering food – we’re delivering success. US Foods ranks among the largest food distributors in the U.S. where we offer a variety of products, including exclusive and national brands. Beyond food distribution, we offer services designed to enhance our clients' profitability. Our commitment to exceptional customer service distinguishes us from our competitors. As a Territory Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping customer relationships and driving business growth. From nurturing existing accounts to hunting for new business, this role is all about passion, performance, and partnerships with the ability to drive earnings and incentives! US Foods has a comprehensive training program for the Territory Manager position. What You’ll Do as a Territory Manager: Be the Customer Champion : Own and nurture the customer relationship in a team-based selling model. Drive Sales Success: Your success will be measured by selling to customers, increasing case growth, and acquiring new business. Team Based Selling : Work collaboratively with our Specialists to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening. Lead with Insight: Develop new business by identifying prospective customers by utilizing market intelligence databases. Delivery Resolution : Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department. Competitive Advantage: Know the market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales. 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 environment working in your assigned territory, visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1+ year of sales experience preferred. HS Diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license is required, and motor vehicle record must be in good standing. Foodservice industry/culinary/restaurant management/hospitality experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities. Ability to build internal and external 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 ability/organization 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. Have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 75 lbs. Why join US Foods? 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 of employment, 401K plan options, and paid time off. Employee stock purchase plan and life insurance options. Mileage reimbursement. Opportunity for career growth in a thriving industry! EOE* Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status* #J-18808-Ljbffr US Foods