Sales - Food Distribution Account Manager
Seeking a highly motivated professional with at least 4 years of experience in the food industry, specifically in managing and expanding accounts for a wholesale distribution company.
HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Work Model: Primarily remote with the expected travel around the Phoenix valley
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hourly / Salary: Based on experience - highly competitive! *Base compensation salary + commission and benefits structure*
Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY
Position Overview:
Sales - Food Distribution Account Managermust have experience with Sales in a Food Distribution. Cold calling and strong customer service skills are required. This is an outside sales position and daily travel to customers is required.
Position Requirements:
- Identify potential clients, initiate contact, and cultivate relationships
- Industry knowledge and a self starter
- Present and sell company food products to new and existing clients
- Offer product samples and demonstrations to introduce products and attract new customers
- Collaborate with culinary teams or chefs to tailor products to clients’ needs
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and prices with clients
- Collect and process customer orders efficiently
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity
- Provide customer feedback to company management and product development teams
- Coordinate deliveries and resolve any issues related to deliveries or product quality
- Attend food service industry trade shows and events to network and promote products
- Establish & maintain an efficient sales route to maximize customer contact and satisfaction.
- Cold call prospective customers.
- Weekly review of all customer accounts, following up on issues as needed., including short pays, credit issues, receivables issues, etc.
- Must be an enthusiastic self-starter who can work with little to no direct supervision.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual is a plus.
- Must be proficient with computers and tablets.
- Must live in Phoenix AZ area
- Must have valid US work authorization.
- Must have a valid Driver License
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Experience:
- Food Industry Sales: 4 years (Required)
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