Territory Food Sales Rep - Spearfish

PFG | Performance Good Group

5d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

This position serves the Spearfish, South Dakota area, providing face-to-face customer service across a variety of industries focused on food sales. The role develops independent account business and emphasizes overall profitability through new sales and account penetration. It promotes and sells company-branded products, meets brand sales objectives, and may support customer service activities for regional or national chain customers to increase the company's marketplace visibility and market share.

The position works as a team member within the department and organization and performs other duties as assigned. During training, the stated salary is $65,000–$75,000 based on experience. After training, representatives earn commissions plus a subsidy until their territory reaches 100% commission; top performers can earn well over $100,000 annually.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 6–12 months of sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Based in the Spearfish, South Dakota area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or a related area.
• 1–2 years of foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the sales territory and individual customers to generate additional business; sample products with existing and potential customers; plan sales strategy, time and territory management, and customer-specific sales approaches; and conduct sales presentations.
• Grow sales and profit margins to meet established goals.
• Set up new customer accounts by determining pricing and coordinating initial credit authorization, order-taking, deliveries, and related arrangements; follow up to ensure delivery and product satisfaction.
• Provide exemplary customer service and coordinate with other center personnel to prevent and resolve customer problems; may make deliveries in emergency situations.
• Develop additional business with current customers through product penetration to maximize account profitability.
• Monitor customer accounts for compliance with credit terms and follow up on accounts receivable problems.
• Monitor pricing trends in the sales territory, particularly for market-driven and commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED