Join Our Team as a Sales Executive - Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to forge relationships, drive sales, and make a difference in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, we don’t just deliver food - we deliver success. Be part of a vibrant team where your expertise, energy, and ideas are genuinely valued. Elevate your career as a Sales Executive and be part of something larger! US Foods ranks among the largest food distributors in the U.S. offering a broad array of products, including exclusive and national brands. We also provide services aimed at enhancing our clients' profitability. Our commitment to outstanding customer service sets us apart from our competitors. Together, we thrive! As a Sales Executive, you'll have a crucial role in cultivating customer relationships and driving business growth. This position focuses on nurturing existing accounts while also seeking new business opportunities. Passion, performance, and collaboration are key to driving earnings and incentives! What You'll Do as a Sales Executive: Be the Customer Champion: Cultivate and sustain customer relationships in a team-oriented selling model. Guide customers through ordering platforms and provide menu consultations, product recommendations, and pricing strategies to ensure their success. Drive Sales Success: Your success will be gauged by your ability to sell to customers, increase case growth, and acquire new business. Achieve this through impactful sales presentations and customizing your approach for individual clients. Effective time and territory management are vital. Team-Based Selling: Collaborate with Specialists to maximize top penetration opportunities and support new accounts. Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and customer service to guarantee seamless product delivery. Lead with Insight: Develop new business by identifying prospective customers utilizing market intelligence databases, business directories, existing client leads, and active participation in organizations, clubs, trade shows, and conferences. Delivery Resolution: Oversee deliveries according to the routing schedule set by the transportation department; resolve any issues that arise during the order process, such as delivery mispicks, short loads, or stock-outs. Competitive Advantage: Stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitor offerings; share valuable insights with customers as part of the service provided. Stay on the Move: Use your personal vehicle for regular check-ins, site visits, and follow-ups, ensuring customer satisfaction. SUPERVISION No direct reports. WORK ENVIRONMENT Daily outside the office environment working in your assigned territory, visiting customers in various weather and temperature conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1+ year of sales experience preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license is required, with a good standing motor vehicle record. Experience in foodservice industry/culinary/restaurant management/hospitality preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities. Ability to cultivate internal and external relationships and execute cold calls to develop new business. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. A competitive spirit with a drive to surpass goals. Strong problem-solving, organization, and negotiation skills. A team-oriented mentality to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Tech-savviness – proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools like Salesforce is an asset. Must be able to occasionally lift or carry up to 75 lbs. 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 starting on day one of employment, 401K plan options, and paid time off. Employee stock purchase plan and life insurance options. Mileage reimbursement. Opportunities for career growth in a thriving industry! 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.