National Account Executive

Company Description

Performance Food service, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

This position is onsite 5 days per week at our Tinton Falls, NJ location.

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health and Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401k Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system. Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition and respect

Responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining national accounts within designated area(s) of responsibility (e.g., retail, multi-concepts.). Coordinate overall company efforts to ensure continuous high service levels by efficiently and profitably managing, serving, and growing specified business areas. Accountable for segment / customer profitability. Interfaces with all levels of customers, branch associates, corporate support services, and suppliers. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Coordinate as the primary channel of communication between corporate headquarters and OpCo's purchasing, information services, accounting, and operations departments.
• Manage customer relationships by developing regular communications with key customer personnel to include customer supply chain personnel and end users.
• Coordinate monthly conference calls related to the business as led by Corporate National Accounts Manager
• Coordinate with OpCo's purchasing and operations to achieve goals with regards to new product introduction, lost sales, dead stock, damaged goods, and/or elimination of out of stock items.
• Act as liaison between customer and company to work out details regarding services, products, and opportunities.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and meet the needs of customers.
• Has a high level of responsiveness.
• Seeks out relevant information to make accurate decisions that result in positive outcomes.
• Makes decisions in reasonable time frames and involves others to ensure buy-in and understanding.
• Occasional nights/weekends as needed to support the business.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 3-5 Years of Sales / marketing experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (excel & Power BI)
• Sales / marketing experience within designated area of food service industry at national or regional scope preferred.

• Bachelors
• Sales, marketing, business or related area
• 5-7 Years
• Sales / marketing experience within designated area of food service industry at national or regional scope.

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy;

(2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.