Sales Pathway Program - Austin, TX

Territory Manager Market Support

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 relationship
• Selling, and engaging customers in value added activities.
• Leveraging other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening.

The Territory Manager Market Support will cover for Territory Managers while they work on other projects. We expect that a Territory Manager Market Support will transition to Territory Manager in approximately 9 to 12 months, as approved by sales leadership. US Foods has a comprehensive training program for the Territory Manager Market Support position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

While covering for other Territory Managers :

SUPERVISION

No direct reports.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal : District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, VP of Local Sales, Accounting / Credit Department, Merchandising and Marketing, Operations, and Customer Contact.

External : Customers, vendors, prospective customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently outside the office environment working in the field visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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; Microsoft Office products Experience using Customer relationship management tools preferred (i.e., Salesforce).

EDUCATION

HS Diploma or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING

N / A

LICENSES

Valid driver's license required & motor vehicle record must be in good standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

N / A

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time :

Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example : state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $50,000 - $90,000.