Account Executive
US Foods
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Manassas • Maryland • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Own assigned customer relationships and drives sales growth
- Coordinate and lead efforts of the Customer Service Representative and Account Coordinator
- Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits
- Present new ideas and products from primary vendors
- Manage product mix to maximize profit goals
- Communicate with customers regarding performance, new products, and market trends
- Lead sales team to ensure optimum service to accounts
- Attend Sales Meetings, Training Sessions, Food Shows, and Conferences
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing preferred
- A minimum of three years of sales or distribution experience required (foodservice industry or related preferred)
- Experience in restaurant operations desirable
- Experience using quantitative & qualitative research data will be helpful
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Customer service and presentation abilities
- Demonstrated problem solving ability and negotiation skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel required
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
sales experiencedistribution experiencerestaurant operationsquantitative researchqualitative research
Soft Skills
communication skillscustomer servicepresentation abilitiesproblem solvingnegotiation skills
Certifications
High School diplomaBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Marketing