Jobs · Business Development · Illinois

TDMK-Associate, Sales

KeHE Distributors · Naperville, Illinois, United States · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$53k/yrFull-time

Full-time

Pay

$53,350.00/Yr. - $78,287.00/Yr.

Benefits

  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays
  • Benefits on Day 1

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Responsibilities

  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with executive-level customers to foster long-term partnerships, drive sales conversations, and offer continuous improvement strategies.
  • Moves prospects through the sales pipeline by effectively qualifying leads, conducting sales presentations, and addressing customer objections.
  • Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of our products or services to effectively communicate value propositions to prospects.
  • Utilizes sales software and tools to generate new leads and identify potential prospects in the target market.
  • Research industry trends, market opportunities, and competitor activities to identify new leads and market segments.
  • Presents new opportunities and projects to the Customer Development Manager (CDM) for evaluation and approval.
  • Assists with negotiations of terms and closes new sales deals to meet revenue targets and objectives.
  • Facilitate the onboarding process for new customers, ensuring a seamless transition and successful implementation of our products or services.
  • Provide training and support to new customers to ensure they derive maximum value from their partnership with our company.
  • Assist with marketing campaigns to grow sales through tradeshow attendance.
  • Coordinate with Logistics Account Managers to ensure customer requirements are met, address issues promptly, and implement strategies for customer retention and growth.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of food logistics and market trends.
  • Understanding of rate structures and customer pricing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written with various levels of management.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Excellent customer service, presentation, and active listening skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and objectives.
  • Ability to travel by car, train, or airplane as required by the company.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
  • Minimum of 1+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, along with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field.

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