Account Executive - Eagle County

Shamrock Foods•Eagle, CO

5d•$40,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Account Executive is responsible for profitably maximizing sales growth by representing Shamrock Foods Company products and services on a commission basis to restaurants, resorts, hotels, and other institutional establishments through face-to-face interactions. The role focuses on building and maintaining customer relationships, growing sales within a territory, and supporting customer success through product, menu, food-cost, and operational expertise. The position requires using technology and customer data to improve efficiency and customer experience, keeping accounts current, and participating in ongoing training. The role may require evening, weekend, and holiday work, and includes lifting and moving products or materials as described under physical demands. Starting compensation is $40,000–$100,000 per year based on performance goals, eventually transitioning to a commission basis. The application window is anticipated to close on or before December 31, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or GED required.
Current driver’s license.
Demonstrated expertise in problem solving.
Comfort using technology and analyzing customer data.
Knowledge of industry trends.
Expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Flexibility and willingness to meet departmental demands, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Two or more years of experience in culinary work, restaurant operations, foodservice, or related experience.
Previous successful sales experience.

Responsibilities

Prospect new customers and build a territory to grow the customer base.
Maintain the current customer base and grow the share of each customer’s business.
Support customer menu engineering.
Support food-cost analysis to reduce waste and improve customer profitability.
Consume and share market intelligence and industry trends.
Conduct product demonstrations and comparisons by taking sample products to customers’ restaurants or facilities.
Facilitate demonstrations of capabilities available to support customers.
Share new product innovation using Shamrock resources.
Build relationships at multiple levels within the businesses served.
Keep accounts current by optimizing sales, service, and delivery, and collect past-due customer balances.
Leverage technology to improve customer efficiency and enhance customer experience.
Participate in ongoing training to continuously develop skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.