US Foods
US Foods
US Foods is a large U.S. foodservice distributor serving food businesses with a broad selection of products, culinary equipment, and operational support. Its work spans food and beverage distribution, logistics, and eCommerce, with an emphasis on product innovation, food safety, sustainability, and practical resources that help customers run their operations and respond to varied dietary needs. For prospective employees, the company offers a view into the interconnected work behind sourcing, distributing, and supporting foodservice customers at scale.

Territory Manager, Twin Cities Metro (Onsite) – US Foods

Build customer relationships, grow foodservice sales, and develop new business for US Foods across the Twin Cities Metro. This onsite role combines territory management, customer visits, delivery coordination, and account growth.

Description

  • Manage and strengthen customer relationships within a collaborative sales model
  • Guide customers on ordering platforms, menu planning, product selection, and pricing
  • Grow case sales and win new customer accounts
  • Present sales solutions tailored to each customer’s needs
  • Plan and prioritize time across the assigned territory
  • Partner with Specialists to expand account penetration and develop new business
  • Coordinate with marketing, supply chain, and customer service to support reliable product delivery
  • Find prospective customers through market intelligence, directories, referrals, organizations, clubs, trade shows, and conferences
  • Coordinate deliveries in line with transportation routing schedules
  • Resolve delivery and order-processing problems, including mis-picks, short loads, and stock-outs
  • Track market trends, product developments, competitor offerings, pricing, and sales activity
  • Use a personal vehicle for customer check-ins, site visits, and follow-up meetings
  • Work outdoors throughout the assigned territory and visit customers in changing weather and temperature conditions
  • Operate without direct reports

Requirements

  • At least one year of sales experience is preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record required
  • Experience in foodservice, culinary operations, restaurant management, or hospitality is preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to build internal and external relationships and use cold calling to generate business
  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Competitive mindset with motivation to exceed goals
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation abilities
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Microsoft Office proficiency required; Salesforce or comparable CRM experience is a plus
  • Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 75 pounds

Benefits

  • Performance-based incentive program
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment
  • 401(k) plan options
  • Paid time off
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life insurance options
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Career development opportunities
  • Supportive, dynamic team-based sales environment
  • Comprehensive training, coaching, sales tools, and mentoring

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