Italian Specialist - Sales - Account Manager - Ft. Lauderdale FL

Responsibilities

• Achieve quarterly and annual company sales objectives.
• Build relationships and drive sales for multi-unit chain restaurants and key decision makers.
• Maintain updated reports and communicate sales progress regularly (must meet deadlines).
• Develop, foster, and maintain strong customer, distributor, and manufacturer relationships.
• Generate sales through pipeline leads within designated categories in the Ft. Lauderdale, FL area.

Requirements

• Specializes/Expertise in the italian food segment with at least 4-5 years experience.
• 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.
• Frequently works with and educates customers on product lines and assists with menu ideation where beneficial to growing their business.
• Proficient in creative food preparation/culinary skills preferred.
• Excellent at problem resolution – customer service and support.
• Must reside in the local market and be able to travel during the work week. Daily 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.

Qualifications

• Education: 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 (specifically Italian segment focus; operational foodservice sales), culinary skills, bilingual, basic skills required: Sales and Marketing, Language and Communication.

Skills

• 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 (specifically Italian segment focus; operational foodservice sales).
• Culinary skills.
• Bilingual.

Benefits

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

Schedule

Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm Local time.

Pay

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