Account Manager Responsibilities
Achieve quarterly and annual company sales objectives.
Maintainupdatedreportsandcommunicatesalesprogressregularly (must meet deadlines).
Develop,foster,andmaintainstrongcustomer,distributor,andmanufacturerrelationships.
Manage certain distributor(s) relationships; accountability to grow sales within these distributor(s)
Skills / Knowledge 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.
Positive attitude and willingness to try new approaches to challenges.
Must be willing to travel. Mostly local but periodically will be distance travel as well.
Lives in local area and is able to travel during the work week.
Must possess a safe automobile, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with adequate limits.
Preferred but not required - food safety certification. If don't have prior to hiring, this would be part of the training.
Education Bachelor'sDegreeorcommensurateexperience
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience managing multiple product categories and customers
Theabilitytointerpret andusemultipleinformationsourcestodevelopstrategyandtactics
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 - Knowledgeofprinciplesandmethodsforshowing,promoting,andselling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledgeofprinciplesandprocessesforprovidingcustomer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Language and Communication - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Travel & Physical Requirements
Mustreside inthelocalmarketandbeableto travelduringthework week.
Dailylocaltravelbymotorvehicleisrequired;occasionaldistancetravelmaybe necessary.
Mustpossessavaliddriver’slicense,acleandrivingrecord,asafeautomobile,andauto insurance with adequate limits.
Position requires Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Turning and Lifting up to approx. 50 pounds
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Achieve quarterly and annual company sales objectives.
Maintainupdatedreportsandcommunicatesalesprogressregularly (must meet deadlines).
Develop,foster,andmaintainstrongcustomer,distributor,andmanufacturerrelationships.
Manage certain distributor(s) relationships; accountability to grow sales within these distributor(s)
Skills / Knowledge 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.
Positive attitude and willingness to try new approaches to challenges.
Must be willing to travel. Mostly local but periodically will be distance travel as well.
Lives in local area and is able to travel during the work week.
Must possess a safe automobile, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with adequate limits.
Preferred but not required - food safety certification. If don't have prior to hiring, this would be part of the training.
Education Bachelor'sDegreeorcommensurateexperience
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience managing multiple product categories and customers
Theabilitytointerpret andusemultipleinformationsourcestodevelopstrategyandtactics
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 - Knowledgeofprinciplesandmethodsforshowing,promoting,andselling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledgeofprinciplesandprocessesforprovidingcustomer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Language and Communication - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Travel & Physical Requirements
Mustreside inthelocalmarketandbeableto travelduringthework week.
Dailylocaltravelbymotorvehicleisrequired;occasionaldistancetravelmaybe necessary.
Mustpossessavaliddriver’slicense,acleandrivingrecord,asafeautomobile,andauto insurance with adequate limits.
Position requires Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Turning and Lifting up to approx. 50 pounds
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