Account Executive, Chef's Toys

TriMark

About The Position

TriMark USA is the country’s largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values: Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. For more information, please visit: www.trimarkusa.com Why you’ll love it here! Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance 401(k) with company match Community Service Day CFSP Prep Certification Program POSITION SUMMARY: The Account Executive reports to the President, Chefs' Toys Located in Los Angeles Full-Time Looking for a work/life balance? Current or previous restaurant operators have very proven successful in this role! The Account Executive for Chefs' Toys plays a vital role in our organization by prospecting, penetrating, and maintaining business relationships in the Los Angeles territory. Employing strategic and consultative selling tactics, the AE maximizes sales and profits of foodservice products and services. Acting as a vested business partner, the AE provides innovative, creative, and effective solutions to meet customers' fiscal and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or Culinary Degree, or equivalent military or practical experience.
Business-to-business sales experience.
Experience in foodservice/hospitality management and/or foodservice sales.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

Responsibilities

Customer Relationship Management:
Build and nurture strong relationships with customers, vendors, and organizational staff.
Maintain and increase revenue from existing business while actively securing new accounts in the assigned territory.
Ascertain customer needs through observation and active listening, providing appropriate and innovative solutions.
Act as a strategic and innovative partner to customers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service.
Take customer orders, enter them into the system, or place them with customer service.
Establish and attend regular meetings with customers to strengthen relationships and address evolving needs.
Utilize vendors, manufacturers, and internal resources to best meet customer requirements.
Address customer issues promptly and professionally, coordinating with customer service, credit, warehouse, or other company personnel when necessary.
Sales Strategy and Execution:
Employ strategic and consultative selling tactics to maximize sales and profits of foodservice products and services.
Act as a vested business partner, providing innovative, creative, and effective solutions to meet customers' fiscal and business objectives.
Product Knowledge and Industry Engagement:
Stay current on product knowledge through participation in sales meetings, vendor trainings, and industry-related professional organizations.
Remain committed to growth in understanding the foodservice industry.
Administrative and Coordination:
Thoroughly follow up and solve problems promptly with good business acumen.
Take ownership of order entry using systems such as AS400, AutoQuotes, or other green-screen programs.
Demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, & Outlook.
Utilize mobile devices effectively.