Stock Yards Business Development Manager (Houston & Lubbock)

US Foods

Jake's Finer Foods, Houston, Texas
Local
$75,000 - $125,000/yr
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Posted 1 months ago

What to Expect

This is a full_time Local position with US Foods in Jake's Finer Foods, Houston, Texas. The position pays $75,000 - $125,000/yr.

Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop a sound business plan to capture and penetrate market share within designated area/region. Responsible for producing new account revenue in line with organization and individual targets. Manage multi-site relationships including sellers, sales leaders and Category Operations Managers. Assist with SKU rationalization and assortment. Assortment work includes managing our Stock vs JIT portfolio. Responsible for pursuing, securing and developing high potential new business that can be transitioned to sellers to achieve annual sales and profit plans. Implement specific initiatives to promote growth of new product lines and drive conversion of competitive offerings. Provide targeted COP training for sellers and sales leaders Support product conversions and promote by-product conversions. Work with region category management and marketing teams to promote marketing activities for internal and external customers. Work with Area Pricing Manager on contracted and non-contracted pricing. Conduct SY Business Review with Area Leadership. Use Customer Relationship Management tool to communicate with sellers and manage the sales process. Other duties as assigned by manager. SUPERVISION: None RELATIONSHIPS Internal: DSO, COP Specialists, SY Business Development Managers – Area, SY Region Sales Manager, SY President, Sellers, Sales Leaders External: Customers WORK ENVIRONMENT Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment. Customer-facing role engaging with restaurant operators both on-site and virtually. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 3 years sales experience required, specifically in COP; Minimum 5 years’ experience opening accounts greater than $0.5M, preferably in foodservice industry; exceptional sales and interpersonal skills and proven ability to warm, convert, and close high-potential new street accounts required. Excellent communication and negotiation skills required, as well as strong interpersonal skills and ability to successfully build relationships internally and externally, leveraging relations to achieve business goals. Able to present in front of large groups of people utilizing creative presentation skills. Highly motivated, results-driven and able to work autonomously; detail-oriented, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Up to 50% overnight travel. Must possess a valid US Driver’s license. EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING N/A LICENSES N/A PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree preferred This role will also receive 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. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Standard required physical activities including length of time performing each activity. OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: STAND: OCCASIONALLY WALK: OCCASIONALLY DRIVE: FREQUENTLY SIT: FREQUENTLY LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER PUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLY CLIMB/BALANCE: OCCASIONALLY STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY BEND: OCCASIONALLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY TWIST: OCCASIONALLY GRASP OBJECTS 2: OCCASIONALLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 3: OCCASIONALLY MANUAL DEXTERITY 4: CONTINUOUSLY 1 (Push/Pull: Dolly, cartons and boxes) 2 (Grasp Objects: Boxes and cartons) 3 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes and dolly) 4 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) #LI-BR1 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 - $125,000 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Requirements

  • 3_plus of driving experience
  • Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
  • At least 21 years old (interstate)
  • Valid DOT physical card

About Local Trucking

Local trucking jobs operate within a 100-to-200-mile radius, allowing drivers to be home every night. These positions often involve multiple stops per day, including deliveries to stores, warehouses, or construction sites. Local driving is an excellent fit for those who value work-life balance, and demand for local CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce expands.

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A Day in the Life

A typical day as a local driver starts at the company yard, where you do a pre-trip inspection and pick up your load or delivery manifest. You make several stops within the metro area or surrounding communities, handling pickups and drop-offs at loading docks, stores, and customer sites. The work is fast-paced with plenty of backing and maneuvering, but the trade-off is being home every night with weekends off.

Pros & Cons of Local Driving

Pros

  • + Home every night with weekends typically off
  • + No need to live in a sleeper cab
  • + Consistent daily routine and work-life balance
  • + Health benefits from regular meals and sleep schedule
  • + Growing demand from e-commerce and last-mile delivery

Cons

  • Lower per-mile pay compared to OTR and regional
  • More physical work with frequent loading and unloading
  • Heavy city traffic and tight dock maneuvering
  • Early morning start times (often 3 AM to 5 AM)
  • Higher number of stops per day means more paperwork

Career Path

1

CDL Training & Helper Routes

Get your CDL and start on local helper routes or ride-along positions to learn city driving.

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2

Solo Local Driver

Run your own local route with regular stops, building relationships with customers and dispatchers.

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3

Senior Driver or Spotter

Take on premium routes, yard jockey roles, or become a lead driver for your terminal.

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4

Dispatcher or Terminal Manager

Transition into dispatch, safety management, or terminal operations using your driving expertise.

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Trucking in Texas

Texas leads the nation in trucking employment. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Laredo (border crossing) are major freight centers.

Average driver salary in Texas: $50,000 - $75,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this local job pay?

This position pays $75,000 - $125,000/yr. Actual pay may vary based on experience, endorsements, and miles driven.

What is the trucking job market like in Texas?

Texas leads the nation in trucking employment. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Laredo (border crossing) are major freight centers. The average truck driver salary in Texas ranges from $50,000 - $75,000 per year.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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