Sales Area Manager

Performance Food Group - Conway, NH

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Conway, NH

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Area Manager position at Performance Foodservice is a dynamic role that involves managing a geographical sales territory within the greater North Conway, NH area. This position is designed for individuals who are ready to step out of the kitchen and into a role that focuses on sales and customer relationship management. The Area Manager will be responsible for developing and executing business plans that align with the company's sales and profit objectives. This includes regular visits to existing and potential customers to build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring that the needs of the clients are met and that the company's products are effectively represented in the market. In this role, the Area Manager will need to effectively manage their time and resources to achieve results. This includes monitoring pricing strategies and ensuring compliance with credit terms. The position requires a proactive approach to building business through the support of company-branded products, which involves understanding the market landscape and identifying opportunities for growth. The Area Manager will play a crucial role in driving sales performance and contributing to the overall success of the company in the region. The ideal candidate will have a background in foodservice or beverage sales, marketing, or restaurant management, and will be expected to live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the territory area. This full-time position offers benefits starting from day one, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in sales within the foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Manages a geographical sales territory within greater North Conway NH and surrounding areas.
• Ensures that independent and regional account business is developed and budgeted sales and profit objectives are achieved.
• Regularly calls on existing and potential customers.
• Develops and executes business plans.
• Effectively manages time and resources to attain results.
• Builds business through support of company branded product.
• Manages pricing and monitors credit term compliance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 6-12 months in foodservice or beverage based Sales, Marketing, and/or Restaurant experience.
• Applicant must live or be willing to relocate to within 45 minutes of the territory area.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelors in Business management, sales/marketing or a related area preferred.
• 1-2 years Experience in Sales, Marketing, and/or Restaurant field - FOH, BOH management, and/or chef or cook experience.

Benefits

• Benefits starting from day one.