Austin Preston
About Austin Preston
Austin Preston is a Territory Manager at US Foods, where he has worked since 2022 in the Urbana-Champaign area. He has extensive experience in sales and account management, having held various positions in the food service industry since 2012.
Work at US Foods
Austin Preston has served as a Territory Manager at US Foods since 2022, focusing on the Urbana-Champaign area. In this role, he implements creative solutions to enhance cross-functional collaboration and improve overall results. His responsibilities include engaging in strategic planning and conducting business reviews aimed at driving sales penetration within his territory.
Previous Roles at US Foods
Prior to his current position, Austin Preston worked as an Account Executive in National Sales at US Foods from 2021 to 2022. During this year, he operated out of Tampa, Florida, where he focused on managing key accounts and contributing to the company's sales objectives.
Experience at Performance Foodservice
Austin Preston was employed at Performance Foodservice as an Area Sales Manager from 2016 to 2021. In this capacity, he worked in the Urbana-Champaign, Illinois area for five years. His role involved overseeing sales operations and fostering relationships with clients to enhance service delivery and sales outcomes.
Background at Red Bull Distribution Company
Before joining Performance Foodservice, Austin Preston held the position of Sales Account Manager at Red Bull Distribution Company from 2012 to 2016. He spent four years in the Urbana-Champaign, Illinois area, where he was responsible for managing sales accounts and driving brand performance in a competitive market.
Expertise in Sales and Collaboration
Austin Preston possesses expertise in key account management and peer leadership, which has contributed to consistent success in his portfolio. He facilitates collaboration between internal teams and agency partners to enhance portfolio performance, demonstrating a commitment to improving results through strategic initiatives.