Foodservice Sales Representative, Springfield, IL

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Springfield, IL, US Until 10/6/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 30, 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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Our dynamic sales team is growing and here's why you should join us!
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We Deliver the Goods:

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system

  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect



The Sales & Marketing Representative will perform the following duties in Springfield, IL and the surrounding market area:
  • Market Performance Foodservice's high quality products and superior foodservice delivery to a wide range of customers including restaurants, cafeterias and related businesses within a geographical sales territory.
  • Regularly visit customers and prospective customer locations.
  • Grow market share by opening new accounts
  • Develop business by being a champion of company branded products.
  • Develop and execute business plans.
  • Ensure that independent and regional account business is developed and budgeted sales and profit objectives are achieved.
  • Manage pricing, collect money and monitor credit term compliance.
  • Effectively manage time and resources to attain results.


Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience

Valid Drivers License

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelors Degree Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area

1-2 years foodservice sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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

Visit and grow customer accounts, promote products, develop business plans, meet sales and profit goals.

Job title

Foodservice Sales Representative

Experience level

6-12 months

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

food distribution

Location requirements

Springfield, IL, remote work not mentioned

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diploma or GEDvalid driver's license

Preferred skills

bachelor's degreefoodservice salesbilingual

Specializations

foodservicesalesrestaurantdistributionmarket development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Springfield, IL, USA

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