Position Title : 
Territory manager
Location : 
Allentown Division (servicing Allentown, PA)
Application Deadline : 
11/07/08
Requisition Number : 
228
Requisition Number, if provided, must be referenced in the application.
Job Description

This position will be with the Allentown division servicing the following area:

  • Will work closely with chefs and food service managers to sell our extensive line of products
  • Travel to existing accounts several times a week to take orders, initiate account penetration efforts, and collect money
  • Provide District Managers with weekly target account lists and customer specific issues
  • Travel 8-10 hours in personal vehicles calling on existing accounts and cold calling new accounts
  • Attend monthly and quarterly sales meetings
  • Respond quickly to assess and handle customer issues(this may include weekend and evening calls)
  • Build and extensive product knowledge through training and self study
Qualifications
  • Food industry sales experience or related culinary experience is preferred
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Excellent communication, organizational, & CUSTOMER SERVICE skills
  • A willingness to plan and work a challenging schedule that focuses on opening new businesses as well as maintaining established accounts
  • A working nowledge of MS Office is required
Additional Information
Healthcare/Prescription Medication, Dental, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan,  Holidays/Vacation per Policy
Contact Information
Contact Person :
Amanda Gerber
Email : 
amanda.gerber@usfood.com
Phone Number :
610/ 821-9000 Ext. 6494
Fax Number : 
610/ 770-2593
Address : 

U.S. Foodservice
1200 Hoover Ave.
Allentown, PA 18109