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# Sales Pathway Program 2026 - Los Angeles, CA

- **Company:** US Foods, Inc.
- **Location:** La Mirada, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.Com
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c127b7b6d603009e

## About the Role

* 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)., * HS Diploma or equivalent, * Valid driver's license required & motor vehicle record must be in good standing.

## Description

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.
 * Know the market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
 * Drive motor vehicle to existing customers, and prospects, to ensure product delivery, which may include lifting/carrying up to 75lbs.

SUPERVISION:

 * No direct reports.

RELATIONSHIPS

 * Internal: District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, VP of Local Sales, Accounting/Credit Department, Merchandising and Marketing, Operations, and Customer Contact.
 * External: Customers, vendors, prospective customers.


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