Business Development Manager - Produce

Company DescriptionPerformance 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 customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.Job DescriptionWe 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 moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Summary:Responsible for generating and assisting with product sales by providing customers/potential customers with value added services, exceptional customer service and attention to customer profitability. Solves service problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Analyzes work-related situations and make decisions in an effective manner. Knowledgeable of product information, industry trends, and related technology. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.Position Responsibilities:Implement pricing strategies with customers, which achieve an acceptable level of profit margin.Perform accurate data entry and report preparation in a timely manner.Meet financial sales goals.Increase business through combination of account penetration/customer prospecting efforts.Ensure customers receive orders timely and are accurate. Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and perform job duties to effectively meet those needs.Implement efficient sales processes and procedures to meet customers’ demands.Implement sales plans that recognize customer profitability issues.Performs other related duties as assigned.BenefitsClick Here for Benefits InformationRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience4-6 years Sales / Marketing or related area within foodservice industry with focus on produce productsPreferred QualificationsBachelors: Sales / Marketing or related area6-10 years Sales / Marketing or related area within foodservice industry with focus on produce productsDivisionPerformance Foodservice Job CategorySales Req Number152021BREEO StatementPerformance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Address Line 1543 12th Street Drive NWStateNorth Carolina LocationPerformance Hickory (0810) Job Location: Hickory, North Carolina (NC) Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Shift: 1st Shift