Territory Manager Market Support- Grand Forks /Fargo ND
US Foods
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Posted 5 days ago
Qualifications
Education
HS Diploma or equivalent
Required Licenses
- Valid driver's license required
- motor vehicle record must be in good standing
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model
- Manage deliveries 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
- Leverage other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening
- Develop new business
- Know the market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products
- Drive motor vehicle to existing customers, and prospects
Experience Requirements
Required
1+ year of sales experience preferred
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- health insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- life insurance
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Proficient computer skillsMicrosoft Office productsExperience using Customer relationship management tools
Soft Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skillspresentation abilitiesAbility to build internal and external relationshipscold call to develop new businessExceptional customer service and interpersonal skillsProblem solving abilityOrganization and negotiation skills
Full Job Description
Territory Manager Market Support
Join Our Community of Food People!
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).
This role may also receive incentive compensation.
Benefits for this role may include:
health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html
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. List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below.
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 initial expected base rate for this role is between $55,000 - $95,000.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Join Our Community of Food People!
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:
- Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model.
- Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (e.g., delivery mis picks, short on loads, stock-outs).
- Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
- Leverage other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening.
- Develop new business; identify prospective customers by utilizing market intelligence databases, as well as business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
- Know the market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
- Drive motor vehicle to existing customers, and prospects, to ensure product delivery, which may include lifting/carrying up to 75lbs.
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).
This role may also receive incentive compensation.
Benefits for this role may include:
health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html
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. List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below.
- Stand Frequently
- Walk Frequently
- Drive Vehicle Frequently
- Sit Frequently
- Lift 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) - Frequently
- 11-20 lbs (Light) - Frequently
- 21-50 lbs (Medium) - Occasionally
- 51-100 lbs (Heavy) - Occasionally
- Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
- Carry 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) - Frequently
- 11-20 lbs (Light) - Frequently
- 21-50 lbs (Medium) - Occasionally
- 51-100 lbs (Heavy) - N/A
- Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) - N/A
- Push/Pull *1 - N/A
- Climb/Balance *2 - N/A
- Stoop/Squat - Occasionally
- Kneel - Occasionally
- Bend - Occasionally
- Reach Above Shoulder - N/A
- Twist - N/A
- Grasp Objects *3 - Frequently
- Manipulate Objects *4 - Frequently
- Manual Dexterity *5 - Frequently
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 initial expected base rate for this role is between $55,000 - $95,000.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Company Culture
Work Environment: Frequently outside the office environment working in the field visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions.
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