Up to $60k/year | Account Manager | Career Growth Opportunities!
HB Staffing, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Position: Account Manager
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Pay: $55,000 to $60,000/year
Type: Full-time; Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
HB Staffing is seeking an Account Manager to join a growing and dynamic team!
Account Development & Sales
Identify and engage prospective customers by phone as part of the training and onboarding process
Introduce buyers to the value of secondary-market food and consumable goods
Qualify customers based on capacity, creditworthiness, freight realities, and product fit
Open new customer accounts and retain ownership of those accounts long term
Manage both buy-side and sell-side conversations, ensuring outcomes that work for all parties
Price products appropriately based on shelf life, freight costs, volume, and timing
Respond to urgent, time-sensitive opportunities where product must be moved quickly
Account Ownership
Once accounts are established, manage them independently end-to-end
Maintain relationships with repeat buyers and suppliersCoordinate closely with internal operations and logistics to execute deals smoothly
Track your activity and deals using tools and methods that work best for you
Learning the Business
Learn how to procure product once a core customer base is established
Gain expertise in specific manufacturers or product categories over time
Develop judgment around margins, volume, freight, and timing—there is no one-size-fits-all formula in this business
Position Requirements
Previous sales experience in wholesale food industry
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English
Comfort working on the phone and handling unscripted conversations
Strong listening skills and the ability to interpret customer needs and constraints
Fluency with basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Working knowledge of Word and Excel, including building spreadsheets (not data entry)
Self-directed mindset and comfort operating without rigid structure
Preferred Qualifications
Sales experience in consumables, including food, HBA, paper, household chemicals, or similar products
Experience in retail, wholesale, brokerage, or commodity-driven sales environments
Background in food distribution, secondary markets, or time-sensitive inventory
Prior telemarketing or inside sales experience (helpful, but not required)
Job Perks
Medical and dental insurance covered at 100%
Participatory 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
Long-term stability in a relationship-driven business with strong industry credibility
Earnings are not capped
Health Benefits after 30 days!
Weekly Paychecks!
Career coaching opportunities!
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Location: Chatsworth, CA
Pay: $55,000 to $60,000/year
Type: Full-time; Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
HB Staffing is seeking an Account Manager to join a growing and dynamic team!
Account Development & Sales
Identify and engage prospective customers by phone as part of the training and onboarding process
Introduce buyers to the value of secondary-market food and consumable goods
Qualify customers based on capacity, creditworthiness, freight realities, and product fit
Open new customer accounts and retain ownership of those accounts long term
Manage both buy-side and sell-side conversations, ensuring outcomes that work for all parties
Price products appropriately based on shelf life, freight costs, volume, and timing
Respond to urgent, time-sensitive opportunities where product must be moved quickly
Account Ownership
Once accounts are established, manage them independently end-to-end
Maintain relationships with repeat buyers and suppliersCoordinate closely with internal operations and logistics to execute deals smoothly
Track your activity and deals using tools and methods that work best for you
Learning the Business
Learn how to procure product once a core customer base is established
Gain expertise in specific manufacturers or product categories over time
Develop judgment around margins, volume, freight, and timing—there is no one-size-fits-all formula in this business
Position Requirements
Previous sales experience in wholesale food industry
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English
Comfort working on the phone and handling unscripted conversations
Strong listening skills and the ability to interpret customer needs and constraints
Fluency with basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Working knowledge of Word and Excel, including building spreadsheets (not data entry)
Self-directed mindset and comfort operating without rigid structure
Preferred Qualifications
Sales experience in consumables, including food, HBA, paper, household chemicals, or similar products
Experience in retail, wholesale, brokerage, or commodity-driven sales environments
Background in food distribution, secondary markets, or time-sensitive inventory
Prior telemarketing or inside sales experience (helpful, but not required)
Job Perks
Medical and dental insurance covered at 100%
Participatory 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
Long-term stability in a relationship-driven business with strong industry credibility
Earnings are not capped
Health Benefits after 30 days!
Weekly Paychecks!
Career coaching opportunities!
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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