Account Executive - Colorado Springs/Pueblo area

About the role

The Account Executive is responsible for maximizing sales growth profitably. They represent products and services for Shamrock Foods Company on a commission base to restaurants, resorts, hotels, and other institutional establishments through face-to-face interactions.

Responsibilities

• Possess and maintain a territory to grow the customer base
• Maintain and grow the share of the customer's business
• Support customer menu engineering and food cost analysis
• Consume and share market intelligence and industry trends
• Conduct product demonstrations and comparisons
• Facilitate demonstrations of capabilities to support the customer
• Share new product innovation through utilization of Shamrock resources
• Build multi-level relationships in the businesses served
• Optimize sales, service, and delivery and collect past-due balances from customers
• Leverage technology for improved customer efficiency and enhance customer experience
• Participate in ongoing training to continuously develop skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree a plus
• 2+ years’ experience in culinary, restaurant operations, foodservice, or other related experience preferred
• Previous successful sales experience a plus
• Current driver license
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving
• Comfort using technology; and analyzing customer data
• Knowledgeable on industry trends
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds

Starting Compensation

Starting compensation of $40,000-$100,000 per year based on achievement of performance goals, eventually transitioning to commission-basis.

Schedule

Shamrock anticipates closing the application window for this job opportunity on or before December 31, 2026.

Benefits

• Majority of health insurance paid by Shamrock Foods
• Additional benefits include 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, and growth opportunities, continued education, and wellness programs

Corporate Summary

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922. Our Mission is to treat associates like family and customers like friends.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.