District Sales Representative, Trainee

We Deliver the GoodsCompetitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & 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 Position Summary:Responsible for the development of sales account business, with emphasis on overall profitability through both new sales and account penetration. Also, supports customer service activities for customers, thereby increasing visibility of the Company in the marketplace and maximizing market share. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company. Position Responsibilities:Generates additional business through analyzing individual customers; samples products with existing and potential customers; plans general sales strategy including time and territory management; plans sales approach with individual customers; and conducts effective sale presentations. Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis. Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing; works with Credit Department for initial authorization; and other center personnel for scheduling of order-taking, deliveries, etc. Performs initial follow-up work with customer ensuring delivery and products are satisfactory. Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service by working closely with other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve customer problems. May be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations. Builds additional business with current customers by selling them on additional products in order to maximize profitability of individual accounts. Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and follows-up on any problems. Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly for products, to ensure competitive pricing. Performs other related duties as assigned.