VP National Sales at US Foods

Sacramento, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, FoodserviceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in sales or sales management
  • At least 5 years in a supervisory role
  • Experience in a contract-driven selling environment preferred
  • Experience in food-service industry or related field preferred
  • Consistent record of managing teams to exceed sales performance expectations
  • Innate customer and people development skills
  • Willingness to travel overnight for trainings, meetings, or other company events
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation ability
  • Strong customer orientation
  • High energy, creativity, leadership and motivational skills
  • Knowledge of the food service industry and profit & loss management, planning and analysis
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

  • Select, develop and coach a high performing team of sales professionals to meet or exceed targets of profitable revenue growth
  • Coordinate sales efforts by establishing and assigning sales responsibilities and goals in line with the segmented National Sales service model
  • Identify opportunities to increase sales and margins in existing accounts and direct account executives toward areas of increased profitability
  • Execute product conversions, Exclusive Brands penetration and contract profit maximization to achieve sales and profit goals
  • Understand the impact each lever has on the national account’s P&L
  • Own and manage the Area's National Account portfolio and achieve required service level and annual sales plans
  • Implement the company's sales process to establish a culture of consultative selling to decision-makers at all levels
  • Recruit, hire and supervise National Sales staff and managers
  • Ensure the National Sales structure of Area is in line with the standard structure
  • Establish a planned program for sales coaching, working with Account Executives on all aspects of the sales process
  • Participate in sales calls with Account Executives to provide feedback and assist with large opportunities
  • Develop and coordinate performance review process for all sales employees
  • Supervise all Area National Sales staff including Account Executives, Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives, Account Coordinators and/or their managers
  • Perform all other duties as needed or required to maintain and grow profitable business within the assigned account base

Skills

sales leadership
team management
account management
revenue growth
profit maximization
consultative selling
P&L management
product conversions
exclusive brands
national accounts

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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