Sales Pathway Program 2026

US Foods, Inc.
Portland, United States of America
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
$ 95K

Job location

Portland, United States of America

Tech stack

Databases
Microsoft Office
Salesforce
Workday

Job description

SEEKING GRADUATING SENIORS! This sales development program will begin in June/July 2026.

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and manage established as well as new customers, by selling food and non-food items to achieve sales and profitability goals.

Primary areas of responsibilities are:

  • Primary owner of customer relationship

  • Selling, and engaging customers in value added activities.

  • Leveraging other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening.

The Territory Manager Market Support will cover for Territory Managers while they work on other projects. We expect that a Territory Manager Market Support will transition to Territory Manager in approximately 9 to 12 months, as approved by sales leadership.

US Foods has a comprehensive training program for the Territory Manager Market Support position., while covering for other Territory Managers:

  • Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model.

  • Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (e.g., delivery mis picks, short on loads, stock-outs).

  • Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.

  • Leverage other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new accounts opening.

  • Develop new business; identify prospective customers by utilizing market intelligence databases, as well as business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.

Requirements

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE (https://www.myworkday.com/usfoods/d/task/2998$47185.htmld), * 1+ year of sales experience preferred.

  • 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.

  • Competitive spirit and results driven mentality.

  • Problem solving ability / Organization and negotiation skills.

  • Team up mentality to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office products - Experience using Customer relationship management tools preferred (i.e., Salesforce).

EDUCATION

  • HS Diploma or equivalent

LICENSES

  • Valid driver's license required & motor vehicle record must be in good standing.

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

About the company

US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more., US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF\_CCPA\_policy.pdf) **.**

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