Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

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

Position Details:

• We offer a competitive starting training salary range $78,000, depending on experience, during the training period (on average, 30-60-90days). Post-training, Sales Reps can earn uncapped commissions, spiffs + subsidy until they scale their territory to 100% commission. Top performers can earn well over $100,000 annually!! Unlike traditional commission-based sales, our Sales Reps earn commissions on every order, not just one-time deals. These territories already have active, loyal customers placing weekly orders, creating a steady stream of income from day one.
• Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8AM-5PM
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Travel: 80% Driving Travel Required in the Local Territory. This is a field-based sales role covering an assigned local sales territory Chattanooga, TN stretching approximately a 150-mile radius, depending on the origination location.
• Car allowance + mileage reimbursement through CarData Program
• Overnight stays may be required
• Potential travel to the Atlanta Opco or other local cities for sales meetings and also based on business needs

Position Purpose:

The Sales Representative position offers an exciting chance to fuel our company's growth. You'll oversee a broad array of existing independent convenience stores customers, driving sales through our varied foodservice and convenience programs. Your role extends beyond maintaining existing customers; it involves tapping into new customers and forging strong business relationships. This role isn't just a job, but a thrilling journey of building success stories and enhancing profitability store by store, with your compensation directly reflecting these achievements.

Are you up for this exciting challenge? We seek a standout candidate, one who not only reaches but exceeds expectations, blending charisma, innovation, and customer engagement with a keen understanding of the competitive market. We value a competitive edge, sharp critical thinking, and superior communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Grow sales and profit margins through execution on sales strategy and territory management, planning a sales approach customized with individual customers.
• Prospecting and onboarding of new customer accounts, including cold calling to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Educate the customer on convenience and foodservice programs, new product promotions, marketing policies, service, delivery specifics, and industry activities.
• Review daily/weekly/monthly reports with the store manager and assist with any opportunities that may arise.
• Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and follows-up on any problems.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly for products, to ensure competitive pricing.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Participate in relevant industry events and networking opportunities.
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must own a reliable vehicle with valid driver's license, current auto insurance with a clean driving record.
• 2+ years of B2B sales account management and consulting experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in food service, wholesale, grocery, or retail convenience industries is highly preferred.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as SalesForce

EEO Statement:

Performance 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.

Performance Food Group