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Manager Local Flex Sales (Onsite Rosemont)

US Foods · Rosemont, IL · $85,000–$135,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you coached a struggling sales rep to better results.

What they are checking: Whether they develop people with specific coaching rather than only pushing harder on numbers.

How do you balance managing your team with managing a significant piece of business yourself?

What they are checking: Time management and making sure the team does not suffer while they handle their own accounts.

Describe a sales call you joined with a rep. What did you do there, and what did you do afterward?

What they are checking: Whether they use ride-alongs to coach and give feedback, not just to close the deal themselves.

How do you keep strong relationships with partners in operations and category management?

What they are checking: Ability to work across functions so customer issues get resolved quickly.

What would you do

Your team is behind the annual operating plan halfway through the year. What do you do?

What they are checking: Ability to diagnose the gap and focus the team on the actions most likely to close it.

A rep escalates a customer problem involving replenishment. How do you help without taking over?

What they are checking: Whether they support reps through escalations to operations and replenishment while building their independence.

A top-performing rep is cutting prices to hit volume and hurting margin. How do you address it?

What they are checking: Whether they hold the line on profitability while keeping a strong performer motivated.

About the work

How would you evaluate whether each FLEX Sales Representative on your team is performing well?

What they are checking: Use of key performance indicators alongside coaching observations to judge performance fairly.

How would you grow item and category penetration in accounts your reps already have?

What they are checking: Understanding that growing share of an existing customer's spend is a key profit lever.

How do you decide what training your team needs?

What they are checking: Ability to spot skill gaps from performance data and coordinate the right training.

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The full job description

As published by US Foods.

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! The Manager, Local FLEX Sales will supervise, plan, and set objectives for assigned FLEX Sales Representatives. Monitor and assess their individual performance against key performance indicators. Ensure successful management of customer relationships that drive sales growth, item and category penetration and profitability of those relationships. May also manage a significant piece of business directly. Support, develop and coach assigned staff and participate in critical sales calls as needed. Onsite in Rosemont, IL - 5 days a week RESPONSIBILITIES • Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the Sales team (as well as relevant organizational systems and processes). • Monitor performance metrics to assess performance against key performance indicators and progress against annual operating plan targets. • Coordinate required training for assigned team members. • Assist assigned staff in escalating inquiries to division, region, and corporate functions as needed including market leadership, operations, replenishment, and category management. • Maintain effective communication with key stakeholder partners. • Grow profit and penetration of all accounts managed by direct reports or directly. • Other duties assigned by manager. SUPERVISION : • FLEX Sale Representatives RELATIONSHIPS • Internal: Sales Management and Staff (VP, Sales, RSMs, TMs, Sales Coordinators; Customer Solutions Coordinator; Sr. Sales Analyst), Finance, Culinary Specialist Team, Sr. Pricing Analyst, Customer Service, Merchandising and Marketing, and other division personnel; Regional and Corporate staff. • External: Current and prospective customers, product vendors, community and industry groups WORK ENVIRONMENT • Onsite : The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in customer-facing sales role or other relevant areas. • Minimum of 2 years as a people manager. • Previous experience and success in customer-facing roles. • Excellent written and verbal communications skills. • Organizational skills, ability to be self-motivated in an independent work environment. • Demonstrated problem solving ability, negotiation skills, and conflict resolution. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. • Working knowledge and use of collaboration and conference/presentation capabilities of Microsoft Teams. • Overnight travel may be required to participate in trainings, meetings, or other company/customer events. Anticipated not more than 10%. EDUCATION • High school diploma or equivalent CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING • N/A LICENSES • N/A PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Inside Sales experience • Food service sales or industry experience • Prior experience utilizing SOUS system, US Foods proprietary systems, or other sales systems preferred. • Bachelor's degree PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS • Standard required physical activities including length of time performing each activity. This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.​ ​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. #LI-EG1 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 $85,000 - $135,000 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***