[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All US Foods jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/) · [Search jobs](/search/) US Foods · Perth Amboy NJ # Account Executive - Northern NJ Perth Amboy NJ $75,000 - $115,000 Sales Listed on US Foods’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on US Foods’s careers site →](https://usfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/usfoodscareersExternal/job/Perth-Amboy-NJ/Account-Executive---Northern-NJ_R282407-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [US Foods](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/) / Account Executive - Northern NJ ## Job description ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Owns assigned customer relationships and drives sales growth, item and category penetration and profitability of those relationships. Coordinates and leads efforts of the Customer Service Representative and Account Coordinator as a unified sales team to ensure optimal account service and alignment with the customer's contract. This position is characterized by a sustained record of sales achievement and complete knowledge of the organization's policies, products and services. The ideal candidate will live in Northern NJ and have a minimum of 3 years sales experience. Experience in Healthcare Sales, Hospitality, or Dining Services is HIGHLY PREFERRED! ### ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis. Travel required; anticipated field time at least four days per week. Responsible for achieving annual sales plan through growth and penetration of existing accounts. Present new ideas and products from primary vendors and exclusive brand products to secure account penetration and loyalty. Manage product mix to maximize profit goals and contract compliance. Communicate with customers to apprise them of mutual performance, new products, programs and market trends both informally as needed and through periodic, formal Business Reviews. Ultimately responsible for results of sales team (Account Coordinator and Customer Service Representatives) actions relative to assigned accounts. Lead sales team accordingly to: - Ensure optimum service to accounts including coordination with operational and purchasing functions, as needed. - Maximize AE time spent with customers. - Meet or exceed accounts receivable currency targets including coordinating with central AR as needed. - Review all accounts to ensure program compliance, develop unique sales approach, identify needs, and expand sales. - Maintain a profile on all accounts to include order guides, statements periodicals and overall reporting. Verify pricing information to ensure correctness. Attend Sales Meetings, Training Sessions, Food Shows, and Conferences as deemed necessary by Management and Customer requirements. Set-up and support rollout of new accounts as assigned. ### SUPERVISION None RELATIONSHIPS Internal Customer Service Representatives, Account Coordinator, VP of National Sales and National Sales management, Accounting, Purchasing, Operations External: Customers, Vendors ### QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing preferred. ### Related Experience A minimum of three years of sales or distribution experience required (foodservice industry or related preferred). Experience in restaurant operations desirable. Experience using quantitative & qualitative research data will be helpful. ### Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as customer service and presentation abilities. Should also have demonstrated problem solving ability and negotiation skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel required. This role may also receive incentive compensation. ​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: [https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html](https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html). Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $75,000 - $115,000 *EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status * ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Perth Amboy NJ - Pay: $75,000 - $115,000[Apply on US Foods’s careers site →](https://usfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/usfoodscareersExternal/job/Perth-Amboy-NJ/Account-Executive---Northern-NJ_R282407-1) ## More jobs at US Foods ### [CDL A Delivery Driver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/e89751539bc3c980f42d/) Perth Amboy NJ ### [CDL A Yard Jockey](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/42c466bc85f5961a6ce0/) Perth Amboy NJ ### [Day CDL A Yard Jockey](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/43267e9d9f5201e8c319/) Perth Amboy NJ ### [Day Transportation Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/96d29e9dbc75f78c678c/) Perth Amboy NJ ### [Night Warehouse Manager - Perth Amboy, NJ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/a7536c6e3becb236584e/) Perth Amboy NJ ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Field Sales Executive, Northern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/f9ac845b4c2743a96bde/) Deutsche Post · Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia ### [National Account Executive/National Account Executive-Senior](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/ab754e7d16e923316d01/) FedEx ### [Senior Named Account Executive, Northern Emirates](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cloudflare/jobs/6d026c5967e1d142e755/) Cloudflare · Dubai, United Arab Emirates ### [Building Automation Solutions - Senior Sales Executive OR Account Executive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/ac71c7ee6c167ea52c21/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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