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We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and manage established as well as new customers, by selling food and non-food items to achieve sales and profitability goals. Primary areas of responsibilities are primary owner of customer relationships, Selling, and engaging customers in value added activities. Leveraging other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and grow existing customers and maximize profitable sales; make sales presentations to all customers on an agreed-upon and consistent basis.

• 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.

• Research customer business needs and develop mix of products and service to meet needs; evaluate market trends, recommend products to customers, and utilize sampling and product cuttings, based on business needs and goals.

• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses. Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.

• Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.

• 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.

• Participate in division activities (e.g., sales meetings, food shows, promotion programs) to promote sales, increase product knowledge, and maintain good customer relations.

• Leverage Customer Solutions Coordinators and Sales Coordinators to reduce time on administrative tasks (e.g., special orders) and order-taking, processing credits and pick-up requests.

• Leverage Business Solutions Specialists, New Business Managers, Business Development Managers/Specialists, and Culinary Specialists, to promote account penetration and new account acquisition and development.

• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, preparing price quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.

SUPERVISION :

• None

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal : Sales, Purchasing, Operations, Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, Finance.

• External : Outside Vendors, Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Onsite- being in a seated position for a majority of the day, minimum of an 8-hour shift

• Required to drive their personal car in the course of their work as needed.

• Customer facing as needed.

• Viewing a computer screen/monitor or multiple monitors during the entire shift

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer knowledge is required.

• A minimum of one year of sales (foodservice industry preferred) or culinary/restaurant management experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required of the role.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as customer service and presentation abilities. Should also have demonstrated problem solving ability. Must have proficient computer skills; will need to be familiar with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).

Education/Training: High School diploma; bachelor’s degree in business/marketing or equivalent preferred

Licenses

• Valid Driver License

• Candidates who have received a DUI conviction for drug or alcohol within the last three years will not be considered as eligible.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Negotiation skills

Universal Pay Verbiage:

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $50,000 and $90,000.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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