DoD SkillBridge: Territory Manager

About the role

This is an unpaid, non-benefit eligible internship position in partnership with the DoD SkillBridge program. Ideal candidates are current US Foods employees who are eligible to participate in a DoD SkillBridge Internship.

Responsibilities

• Own and nurture the customer relationship in a team based selling model.
• Educate customers on ordering platforms and provide menu consultations, product recommendations and pricing strategies to help customers succeed.
• Drive sales success by selling to customers, increasing case growth, and acquiring new business.
• Work collaboratively with Specialists to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening.
• Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process.
• Stay on the move by driving your personal motor vehicle to conduct regular check-ins, site visits and follow-ups to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 1+ year of sales experience preferred.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license is required, and motor vehicle record must be in good standing.
• 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.
• A competitive spirit with a drive to exceed goals.
• Problem solving ability / organization and negotiation skills.
• Team up mentality to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Tech-savviness – proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools like Salesforce is a plus.
• Have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a valid driver’s license and a strong commitment to the foodservice industry.

Skills

• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time and territory management.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

Benefits

US Foods offers a comprehensive training program for the Territory Manager position, including extensive coaching, sales tools, and mentoring to ensure long-term success. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance on day one of employment, 401K plan options, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The initial expected base rate for this role is between $55,000 - $95,000.

Schedule

The role involves daily outside the office environment working in the assigned territory, visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions.

Supervision

No direct reports.

Work Environment

Daily outside the office environment working in your assigned territory, visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions.

Why join US Foods?

Competitive salary, market leading performance-based incentive program, supportive and dynamic team-based selling environment, comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance on day one of employment, 401K plan options, and paid time off.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our internal career site for active-duty service members eligible to participate in a DoD SkillBridge Internship.