Territory Manager

US Foods

Territory Manager driving sales and building customer relationships at US Foods, a leading foodservice distributor. Nurturing existing accounts and acquiring new business with a dynamic team.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeDekalb • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Your success will be measured by selling to customers, increasing case growth, and acquiring new business
Deliver impactful sales presentations and tailor your sales approach to individual customers
Work collaboratively with our Specialists to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening
Work closely with marketing, supply chain and customer service to ensure seamless product delivery
Develop new business by identifying prospective customers by utilizing market intelligence databases
Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K plan options
Paid time off
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance options
Mileage reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experiencemarket intelligencepresentation skillscustomer servicenegotiation skillsproblem solvingorganizational skillscold callingbusiness development

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationcompetitive spiritrelationship building

Certifications

HS Diplomavalid driver’s license