Area Manager - Hattiesburg

Performance Food Group • Hattiesburg, LA

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About The Position

Position Summary: The Area Manager position will perform the following duties:

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of industry related experience or a degree from a culinary school will be considered equivalent experience.
• Outside sales experience in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, organizational and time management skills, strong desire to build new business, strong work ethic and attention to details, excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Position requires extensive local travel- valid driver's license and clean MVR with dependable means of transportation.
• Infrequent lifting of 25 - 30 pounds may be required.
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• 4 years college degree or 2 years Business to Business sales experience.
• Foodservice distribution experience

Responsibilities

• Manages a geographical sales territory ensuring that independent and regional account business is developed and budgeted sales and profit objectives are achieved.
• Regularly calls on existing and potential customers.
• Develops and executes business plans.
• Effectively manages time and resources to attain results.
• Builds business through support of company branded product.
• Manages pricing and monitors credit term compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees