Account Exec, National

Jobs.performancefoodservice.com

Louisville, KY, US Until 10/6/2026 4+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining national accounts within designated area(s) of responsibility (e.g., retail, multi-concepts.) Coordinate overall company efforts to ensure continuous high service levels by efficiently and profitably managing, serving, and growing specified business areas. Accountable for segment / customer profitability. Interfaces with all levels of customers, branch associates, corporate support services, and suppliers. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Identifies new customers to determine compatibility to distribution services by analyzing: product requirements, unit location, sales volume, product usage, customer history. Negotiates distribution agreement/price/margin/service components.
Maintains current account base and maximizes profitability through price / margin management and penetrating accounts with additional stock keeping units (SKUs)
Coordinates customer service activities and initial set-up of accounts by communicating with distribution centers, corporate team(s), customer service, purchasing, credit and other appropriate corporate departments
Oversees inventory obsolescence via use of stocking agreements and proactive resolution of inventory overstocks; accountable for equipment program
Establishes marketing and customer accruals.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

4-6 Years
Sales / marketing experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelors
Sales, marketing, business or related area

4-6 Years
Sales / marketing experience within designated area of foodservice industry at national or regional scope.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

About this role

Summary

Manage and grow national accounts, coordinate sales strategies, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Job title

Account Exec, National

Experience level

4-6 years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

foodservice

Location requirements

Louisville, KY, United States; on-site work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

salesmarketingcustomer servicenegotiation

Preferred skills

foodservice industry experiencebusiness developmentaccount management

Specializations

foodserviceaccount managementsalesbusiness development

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Louisville, KY, USA

On-site City