Area Manager Chayenne/ Laramie

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and 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 sales presentations.
• Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.
• Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing; works with Credit Department for initial authorization; coordinates with other center personnel for scheduling order-taking and deliveries.
• Performs initial follow-up work with customers ensuring delivery and product satisfaction.
• 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 through product penetration to maximize profitability.
• Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for credit compliance and following up on issues.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within the sales territory, especially on market-driven or commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
• Valid Drivers License

Nice to Have

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area
• 1-2 years foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off