Sales Representative
Company: Performance Foodservice
Location: Stamford
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: Position Details: Sales territory will cover
all areas of Fairfield county CT, and parts boarding West Chester
county, NY. Commission based pay structure includes uncapped
commissions, monthly bonus, and annual bonus incentives!
Recognition and awards including top performer incentive trips. Set
up for success with 12 weeks paid training, mentorship from local
sales mentors and sales trainer, and ongoing foodservice industry
training. Flexible schedule to meet your clients needs and balance
life. 2 years of related outside sales experience or
culinary/restaurant management experience. We Deliver the Goods:
Opportunity to earn commission following training period
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness
Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching,
Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more Growth
opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food
distribution system Safe and inclusive working environment,
including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect Job Summary:
Responsible for the development of independent account business in
Brooklyn and NYC, with emphasis on overall profitability through
both new sales and account penetration. Promote and sell company
branded products and meet brand sales objectives. May also supports
customer service activities for regional and/or national chain
customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the
marketplace and maximizing market share. Functions as a team member
within the department and organization, as required, and performs
any duty assigned to best serve the company Job Responsibilities:
Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and
individual customers; samples products with existing and potential
customers; plans general sales strategy including time and
territory management; plans sales approach with individual
customers; and conducts effective sales presentations. Grows sales
and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales
and margin goals. Sets up new customer accounts by determining
pricing; works with Credit Department for initial authorization;
other center personnel for scheduling order-taking, deliveries,
etc. Performs initial follow-up work with customer ensuring
delivery and product satisfaction. Ensures customer satisfaction by
providing an exemplary level of service by working closely with
other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve
customer problems. May be personally responsible for making
deliveries in emergency situations. Builds additional business with
current customers through product penetration in order to maximize
profitability of individual accounts. Minimizes accounts receivable
problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms
and follows up on any problems. Maintains awareness of pricing
trends within sales territory, particularly on market driven /
commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing. Performs other
related duties as assigned. Qualification: High School Diploma/GED
or Equivalent 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant
experience Valid Drivers License Company description Performance
Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique
relationship with a variety of local customers, including
independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools,
and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs,
consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with
customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu
development, product selection, and operational strategies. The
Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and
beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries
(individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal
employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees,
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age,
disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other
characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal
laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to
review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and
supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
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