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Territory Sales Manager - Waynesboro… at US Foods · Charlotte…
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeCharlottesville, VA$55k–$95k/yr
Skills
salesfoodservice industry knowledgeculinary managementmicrosoft officecustomer service
Job Description
Summary: US Foods is committed to helping its customers succeed through a variety of products and services. The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for developing and managing customer relationships, driving sales, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
- Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model
- Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (e.g., delivery mis picks, short on loads, stock-outs)
- Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms
- Leverage other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening
- Develop new business; identify prospective customers by utilizing market intelligence databases, as well as business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences
- Know the market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided
- Drive motor vehicle to existing customers, and prospects, to ensure product delivery, which may include lifting/carrying up to 75lbs
Required Qualifications:
- One+ year of sales (foodservice industry preferred) or culinary/restaurant management experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as customer service and presentation abilities
- Motor vehicle record in good standing
- Problem solving ability and negotiation skills
- Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office products
- HS Diploma or equivalent
Required Skills: Sales, Foodservice Industry Knowledge, Culinary Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service