Business Development Manager - Chicago

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, 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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

Competitive 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 generating leads, working on high value prospective customers, by providing value added services, exceptional customer service, and attention to both customer & company profitability. Solves service problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Analyzes work-related situations and make decisions in an effective manner. Knowledgeable of product information, industry trends, and related technology. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

Implement profitable pricing strategies with the assistance of the OPCO President, EVP (if available), VP of Sales, and VP of Finance.
Perform accurate data entry and report preparation in a timely manner.
Meet financial sales goals.
Increase sales volume with a focus on prospecting and account penetration once the account/group is established.
Ensure customers receive orders timely and are accurate. Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and perform job duties to effectively meet those needs.
Implement efficient sales processes and procedures to meet customers' demands.
Implement sales plans that recognize customer profitability issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

4-6 years Sales / Marketing or related area within foodservice industry

High degree of working knowledge with Microsoft Suite tools. Ie. PowerPoint, Excel

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelors: Sales / Marketing or related area

6-10 years Sales / Marketing or related area within foodservice industry

EEO Statement:

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.

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