Account Manager - Food Broker Sales

Achievement

• Achieve quarterly and annual company sales objectives.
• Maintain updated reports and communicate sales progress regularly (must meet deadlines).

Relationships

• Develop, foster, and maintain strong customer, distributor, and manufacturer relationships.
• Manage certain distributor(s) relationships; accountability to grow sales within these distributor(s).

Sales Skills

• Proven ability to build trust and foster relationships with client partners and customers while growing business in each area.
• Proven sales acumen and track record of exceeding sales goals.
• Proficient in creative food preparation/culinary skills preferred.
• Frequently works with and educates customers on product lines and assists with menu ideation where beneficial to growing their business.
• Excellent at problem resolution – customer service and support.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Frequent local travel by motor vehicle is required; occasional distance travel may be necessary.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, a safe automobile, and auto insurance with adequate limits.

Education & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience.
• The following skills and/or experience are preferred: Experience managing multiple product categories and customers, the ability to interpret and use multiple information sources to develop strategy and tactics, experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with customers, manufacturing partners, and distributors, 5+ years of progressive foodservice sales experience, basic skills required: Sales and Marketing, Language and Communication.

Benefits

• Health insurance options.
• Optional additional benefits.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Car Allowance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training.
• Travel reimbursement.

Schedule

Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm Local time.

Pay

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