Sales Trainee, Local Sales - Kansas City, MO
Company: US Foods
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: September 13, 2021
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Job Description:
Join Our Community of Food
People! Essential Duties as a Sales Trainee Complete a six month to one year training program to learn
essentials of the business such as Sales, Finance, Pricing, Credit,
Marketing, Operations and Transportation. Work effectively with seasoned Territory Managers who serve as
mentors in educating and developing the trainee Provide route coverage for Territory Managers on vacation or
leave Build sales competencies – including communication,
presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills Participate in division activities (e.g., sales meetings, food
shows, promotion programs) to promote sales, increase product
knowledge, and maintain good customer relations. Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets
and reports, maintaining sales records, preparing price quotes and
menu suggestions, and filing reports. RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Sales Coordinators, Customer Solution
Coordinators, New Business Managers, Business Development, (DSM’s,
TM’s, ROC’s FSM, Fresh Spec) Culinary Staff and other
cross-functional resources External: QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training: High School diploma, Culinary School, Bachelor’s degree in
Business/Marketing or equivalent required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as
customer service and presentation abilities. Should also have
demonstrated problem solving ability and negotiation skills.
Must have proficient computer skills; will need to be familiar with
Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint). Physical Requirements: Frequently outside the office environment working in the field
in variable weather and temperature conditions. Some
repetitive motion in operating laptop computer. Required to
operate motor vehicle and frequently transition from the vehicle.
May frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift/carry
up to 75 lbs. Candidates who have received a DUI conviction for drug or
alcohol within the last three years will not be considered as
eligible. Ability to relocate in the region/US at the conclusion of the
training program Must possess a valid U.S. Driver's License. Motor vehicle record
must be in good standing. #LI-197818886_EM1 #AC #ZR ***EOE
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected
Veteran/Disability Status***
• Selling, and engaging customers in value added activities.
• Leveraging other resources to assist with top penetration
opportunities and new accounts opening
A Territory Manager Unassigned Trainee (TMUT) will enter a training
program to learn the foodservice industry and develop proficiencies
into the role of Territory Manager within our organization.
Selected candidates will be provided with training in the areas of
Sales, Finance, Pricing, Credit, Operations and Transportation. We
believe this in-depth training provides the perfect foundation to
become a successful Territory Manager and build a career as a
future sales leader.
USF has a comprehensive training program for the Territory Manager
position. The trainee will be classified as Territory Manager
Unassigned Trainee. The associate will then move over to assigned
Territory Manager title (E7172) when a route becomes available.
Keywords: US Foods, Kansas City , Sales Trainee, Local Sales - Kansas City, MO, Other , Kansas City, Kansas
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