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Sales Representative - Middlesex County
Performance Food Group • Elizabeth, NJ 07207 • Posted 10 days ago
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The Sales Representative at Performance Food Group is responsible for the development of independent account business in Morris County, with a focus on overall profitability through both new sales and account penetration. This role involves promoting and selling company branded products, meeting brand sales objectives, and may include supporting customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers to maximize market share. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a safe and inclusive working environment.
Responsibilities
- Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers.
- Samples products with existing and potential customers.
- Plans general sales strategy including time and territory management.
- Plans sales approach with individual customers.
- Conducts effective sales presentations.
- Grows sales and profit margins to meet established sales and margin goals.
- Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing and working with Credit Department for initial authorization.
- Ensures customer satisfaction by providing exemplary level of service.
- Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration.
- Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms.
- Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
- 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area
- 3-5 years foodservice sales/marketing experience
About Performance Food Group
PFGC Pacific Foods of Oregon, Inc. specializes in producing and distributing organic food and beverages globally. They offer a wide range of products including plant-based beverages, soups, stocks, sauces, and nut and grain-based beverages.
Full Job Description
**107230BR**
**Job Title:**
Sales Representative - Middlesex County
**Location:**
Performance Metro NY (0610)
**Job Description:**
**We Deliver the Goods:**
+ Opportunity to earn commission following training period
+ 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
**Job Summary:**
Responsible for the development of independent account business in Morris County, with emphasis on overall profitability through both new sales and account penetration. Promote and sell company branded products and meet brand sales objectives. May also supports customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace and maximizing market share. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; samples products with existing and potential customers; plans general sales strategy including time and territory management; plans sales approach with individual customers; and conducts effective sales presentations.
+ Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.
+ Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing; works with Credit Department for initial authorization; other center personnel for scheduling order-taking, deliveries, etc. Performs initial follow-up work with customer ensuring delivery and product satisfaction.
+ Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service by working closely with other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve customer problems. May be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations.
+ Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration in order to maximize profitability of individual accounts.
+ 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 on market driven / commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
**Req Number:**
107230BR
**Address Line 1:**
1 IKEA Drive
**Job Location:**
Elizabeth, New Jersey (NJ)
**Shift:**
1st Shift
**Full Time / Part Time:**
Full Time
**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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .
**Required Qualifications:**
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
Valid Drivers License
**Division:**
Performance Foodservice
**Job Category:**
Sales
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Bachelors Degree Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area
3-5 years foodservice sales/marketing experience
**Address Line 2:**
Cn6070
**State:**
New Jersey
**Company Description:**
Performance 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.
**Benefits:**
Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)
**Job Title:**
Sales Representative - Middlesex County
**Location:**
Performance Metro NY (0610)
**Job Description:**
**We Deliver the Goods:**
+ Opportunity to earn commission following training period
+ 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
**Job Summary:**
Responsible for the development of independent account business in Morris County, with emphasis on overall profitability through both new sales and account penetration. Promote and sell company branded products and meet brand sales objectives. May also supports customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace and maximizing market share. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; samples products with existing and potential customers; plans general sales strategy including time and territory management; plans sales approach with individual customers; and conducts effective sales presentations.
+ Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.
+ Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing; works with Credit Department for initial authorization; other center personnel for scheduling order-taking, deliveries, etc. Performs initial follow-up work with customer ensuring delivery and product satisfaction.
+ Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service by working closely with other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve customer problems. May be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations.
+ Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration in order to maximize profitability of individual accounts.
+ 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 on market driven / commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
**Req Number:**
107230BR
**Address Line 1:**
1 IKEA Drive
**Job Location:**
Elizabeth, New Jersey (NJ)
**Shift:**
1st Shift
**Full Time / Part Time:**
Full Time
**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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .
**Required Qualifications:**
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
Valid Drivers License
**Division:**
Performance Foodservice
**Job Category:**
Sales
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Bachelors Degree Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area
3-5 years foodservice sales/marketing experience
**Address Line 2:**
Cn6070
**State:**
New Jersey
**Company Description:**
Performance 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.
**Benefits:**
Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)
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