Account Manager

About the role

We are looking for an Account Manager to effectively manage existing customer accounts and generate new accounts within a designated region. This role requires working within FDA and USDA food processing and manufacturing facilities and being available during various production shifts to meet customer needs. The Account Manager will provide and track written service reports, generate new leads, and convert prospects into clients through diligent follow-up by phone, email, and personal visits.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic and joint partnerships within your accounts.
• Identify customer needs and pain points, then work internally to apply applicable Safe Foods solutions to create value-added benefits for the customer.
• Give sales presentations, perform application training, troubleshoot equipment, and train customers on the correct SOP for their processes.
• Monitor customer sales performance against budget and financial expectations and provide insights on sales increases or decreases in the assigned territory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid and active driver’s license.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• 2 years of technical and/or field sales experience, Account Management in B2B/Manufacturing, or related field experience, or 2 years of internal company experience.
• Proficient computer skills associated with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food production, food manufacturing, sanitation, or the chemical industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (varies by location)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training & Development Opportunities

Fortrex and Safe Foods are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status.