Outside Sales Representative at US Foods, Inc. Medford

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

While covering for other Territory Managers, the Outside Sales Representative will:

• 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 account openings.
• 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.

No direct reports.

• 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.

Frequently outside the office environment, visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions.

• 1+ year of sales experience preferred.
• Food service 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).

HS Diploma or equivalent.

N/A.

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

N/A.

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

• Stand – Frequently
• Walk – Frequently
• Drive vehicle – Frequently
• Sit – Frequently
• Lift 1–10 lbs (Sedentary) – Frequently
• Lift 11–20 lbs (Light) – Frequently
• Lift 21–50 lbs (Medium) – Occasionally
• Lift 51–100 lbs (Heavy) – Occasionally
• Carry 1–10 lbs (Sedentary) – Frequently
• Carry 11–20 lbs (Light) – Frequently
• Carry 21–50 lbs (Medium) – Occasionally
• Carry 51–100 lbs (Heavy) – N/A
• Push/Pull – N/A
• Climb/Balance – N/A
• Stoop/Squat – Occasionally
• Kneel – Occasionally
• Bend – Occasionally
• Reach above shoulder – N/A
• Twist – N/A
• Grasp objects – Frequently
• Manipulate objects – Frequently
• Manual dexterity – Frequently

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $50,000 and $80,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay. Benefits 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.