Sales Pathway Program 2026 - Kansas City, MO (open)

Sales Development Program

Seeking graduating seniors! This sales development program will begin in June 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities 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.

Work Environment: Frequently outside the office environment working in the field visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Certifications/Training: N/A

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

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Physical Qualifications: Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

• Stand - Frequently
• Walk - Frequently
• Drive Vehicle - Frequently
• Sit - Frequently
• Lift - 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) - Frequently
• 11-20 lbs (Light - Frequently
• 21-50 lbs (Medium - Frequently
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy - Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) - N/A
• Carry - 1-10 lbs (Sedentary - Frequently
• 11-20 lbs (Light) - Frequently
• 21-50 lbs (Medium - Occasionally
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) - N/A
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) - N/A
• Push/Pull *1 - N/A
• Climb/Balance *2 - N/A
• Stoop/Squat - Occasionally
• Kneel - Occasionally
• Bend - Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder - N/A
• Twist - N/A
• Grasp Objects *3 - Frequently
• Manipulate Objects *4 - Frequently
• Manual Dexterity *5 - Frequently

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 $55,000 - $95,000 *****EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/** **Age/Genetic Information** **/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***** Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información.

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.

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US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights Pay Transparency policy statement is available here US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.