Now Hiring - US Foods, Inc. - Territory Manager- Easton, MD in Easton, MD

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Job Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * 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 opening new accounts. * 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. SUPERVISION: * No direct reports. RELATIONSHIPS: * 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: * Frequently outside the office environment, working in the field visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * 1+ year of sales experience preferred. * Foodservice 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). EDUCATION: * HS Diploma or equivalent CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING: N/A LICENSES: * Valid driver's license required & motor vehicle record must be in good standing. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: N/A PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time. * List the required physical activities, including the length of time performing each activity, referencing the key below. OCCASIONALLY:1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: * STAND FREQUENTLY * WALK FREQUENTLY * DRIVE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY, * SIT FREQUENTLY, LIFT: * 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY * 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY * 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY * 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY * Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A * _CARRY:_ * 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY * 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY * 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY * 51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A * Over 100 lbs (Very 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 $90,000. This role will also receive incentive compensation. Benefits for this role 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. To review available benefits, please click here: [please apply online] About US Foods: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS US Foods helps our customers make it, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates. OUR PROMISE: WE HELP YOU MAKE IT: We've been in business for more than 150 years spanning five generations, building on a legacy that began with delivering supplies on wagon trains to the Western Frontier. Today, we're a publicly traded Fortune 150 company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and inside our doors you'll find us developing leading-edge solutions to help our customers' operations flourish.