Territory Sales Manager - Crown Point IN Territory
About The Position
Join US Foods as a Territory Manager and build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry. US Foods is a leading food distributor offering a variety of products and services designed to enhance client profitability. As a Territory Manager, you will shape customer relationships, drive business growth, nurture existing accounts, and hunt for new business. The role offers a comprehensive training program with extensive coaching, sales tools, and mentoring for long-term success. This position offers competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a supportive team-based selling environment.
Requirements
- 1+ year of sales experience preferred.
- HS Diploma or equivalent.
- A valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record in good standing.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities.
- Ability to build internal and external relationships and cold call to develop new business.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
- A competitive spirit with a drive to exceed goals.
- Problem-solving ability, organization, and negotiation skills.
- Team-up mentality to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 75 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Foodservice industry/culinary/restaurant management/hospitality experience preferred.
- Proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Own and nurture customer relationships in a team-based selling model.
- Educate customers on ordering platforms and provide menu consultations, product recommendations, and pricing strategies.
- Sell to customers, increase case growth, and acquire new business through impactful sales presentations and tailored sales approaches.
- Manage time and territory effectively.
- Collaborate with Specialists for top penetration opportunities and new account openings.
- Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and customer service to ensure seamless product delivery.
- Identify prospective customers using market intelligence databases, business directories, client leads, organizations, clubs, and trade shows/conferences.
- Manage deliveries according to the routing schedule and troubleshoot any order process problems.
- Understand market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales, sharing this information with customers.
- Drive a personal motor vehicle to conduct regular check-ins, site visits, and follow-ups to ensure customer satisfaction.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Market leading performance-based incentive program.
- Supportive and dynamic team-based selling environment.
- Health, dental and vision insurance on day one of employment.
- 401K plan options.
- Paid time off.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life insurance options.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Opportunity for career growth in a thriving industry.
- Incentive compensation.
- Pre-tax spending accounts.
- Retirement benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
