Territory Food Sales Rep - Brookings

PFG | Performance Good Group

5d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

This position serves the Brookings, South Dakota area through face-to-face customer service and food sales across a variety of industries. The Territory Food Sales Rep develops independent account business, emphasizing overall profitability through new sales and account penetration. The role promotes and sells company-branded products and meets brand sales objectives. It may also support customer service activities for regional and national chain customers to increase the company’s marketplace visibility and market share. The representative works as a team member and performs assigned duties to best serve the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 6–12 months of sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Based in the Brookings, 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, sample products with current and prospective customers, plan sales strategy and time and territory management, and conduct sales presentations.
• Grow sales and profit margins to meet established goals.
• Establish new customer accounts by determining pricing, coordinating initial credit authorization and operational arrangements, and following up to confirm delivery and product satisfaction.
• Provide exemplary customer service and coordinate with center personnel to prevent and resolve customer problems; make emergency deliveries when needed.
• Grow 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 territory, particularly for market-driven and commodity products, to maintain competitive pricing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & 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