US Foods Holding - Park City, UT

posted 2 months ago

Full-time
Park City, UT
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The position involves fostering customer relationships within a team-based selling model, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders. The role requires managing deliveries according to the routing schedule provided by the transportation department, troubleshooting any issues that arise during the order process, such as delivery mis-picks, short loads, or stock-outs. Additionally, the position entails collecting accounts receivable as necessary, working closely with the credit department and clients to ensure all balances due are collected based on approved credit terms. A significant aspect of the role is to leverage available resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and the opening of new accounts. This includes developing new business by identifying prospective customers through market intelligence databases, business directories, and leads from existing clients. Participation in organizations, clubs, trade shows, and conferences is also encouraged to expand the customer base. The candidate must stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' offerings, sharing this information with customers as part of the value-added services provided. The position requires driving a motor vehicle to visit existing customers and prospects to ensure product delivery, which may involve lifting and carrying items weighing up to 75 lbs. The work environment is primarily outside the office, engaging with customers in various weather and temperature conditions. The role does not involve any direct reports, but it requires strong relationships with internal teams such as the District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and various departments including Accounting, Merchandising, and Marketing, as well as external relationships with customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Foster customer relationships in a team-based selling model.
  • Manage deliveries according to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process.
  • Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and clients; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
  • Leverage other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new account openings.
  • Develop new business by identifying prospective customers using market intelligence databases and business directories, following leads from existing clients, and participating in organizations and trade shows.
  • Stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share this information with customers as part of value-added services.
  • Drive a motor vehicle to existing customers and prospects to ensure product delivery, which may include lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs.

Requirements

  • 1+ year of sales experience preferred.
  • Foodservice industry/culinary/restaurant management/hospitality experience preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to build internal and external relationships and cold call to develop new business.
  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Competitive spirit and results-driven mentality.
  • Problem-solving ability, organization, and negotiation skills.
  • Team-up mentality to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficient computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office products and Customer Relationship Management tools (e.g., Salesforce) preferred.
  • Valid driver's license required with a good motor vehicle record.
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