Owns assigned customer relationships and drives sales growth, item and category penetration and profitability of those relationships
Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis
Responsible for achieving annual sales plan through growth and penetration of existing accounts
Present new ideas and products from primary vendors and exclusive brand products to secure account penetration and loyalty
Communicate with customers to apprise them of mutual performance, new products, programs and market trends both informally as needed and through periodic, formal Business Reviews
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, as well as customer service and presentation abilities
Demonstrated problem solving ability and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel required
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales growthaccount penetrationprofitabilityquantitative researchqualitative research
Soft skills
communication skillscustomer servicepresentation abilitiesproblem solvingnegotiation skills
Certifications
High School diplomaBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Marketing