Sales Area Manager

Performance Food Group - Brunswick, ME

Full-time

Brunswick, ME

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Sales Area Manager position at Performance Foodservice is a dynamic role that involves managing a geographical sales territory within greater Brunswick, Maine, and its surrounding areas. This position is crucial for developing independent and regional account business, ensuring that budgeted sales and profit objectives are met. The Area Manager will be responsible for regularly calling on existing and potential customers, fostering relationships that are essential for business growth. In this role, the Area Manager will develop and execute comprehensive business plans tailored to the unique needs of each customer. Effective time and resource management will be key to attaining results, as the Area Manager will need to prioritize tasks and strategize to maximize efficiency. Additionally, the position involves building business through the support of company-branded products, managing pricing strategies, and monitoring compliance with credit terms. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to step out of the kitchen and into a role that combines sales expertise with a passion for the foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage a geographical sales territory within greater Brunswick, Maine, and surrounding areas.
• Develop and execute business plans to achieve sales and profit objectives.
• Regularly call on existing and potential customers to build relationships.
• Effectively manage time and resources to attain results.
• Build business through support of company-branded products.
• Manage pricing and monitor credit term compliance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 6-12 months in foodservice 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

• Bachelor's 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 1.