Account Manager - Food Broker Sales

Xceed Foodservice Group•Auburn, WA

3d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Account Manager in the Auburn, WA area who is excited to build relationships with customers and distributors while selling a breadth of quality products through consultation, demonstration and asking for the sale! As an Account Manager on our sales team, you will be responsible for achieving quarterly and annual company sales objectives, maintaining updated reports and communicating sales progress regularly, developing, fostering, and maintaining strong customer, distributor, and manufacturer relationships, and managing certain distributor(s) relationships with accountability to grow sales within these distributors.

Requirements

Proven ability to build trust and foster relationships with client partners and customers while growing business in each area.
Proven sales acumen and track record of exceeding sales goals.
Proficient in creative food preparation/culinary skills preferred.
Frequently works with and educates customers on product lines and assists with menu ideation where beneficial to growing their business.
Excellent at problem resolution – customer service and support.
Must be willing to travel. Mostly local but periodically will be out of town as well.
Lives in local area and is able to travel during the work week.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with adequate limits.
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must reside in the local market and be able to travel during the work week.
Daily local travel by motor vehicle is required; occasional distance travel may be necessary.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, a safe automobile, and auto insurance with adequate limits.
Position requires Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Turning and Lifting up to approx. 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Food safety certification. If don't have prior to hiring, this would be part of the training.
Experience managing multiple product categories and customers.
The ability to interpret and use multiple information sources to develop strategy and tactics.
Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with customers, manufacturing partners, and distributors.
5+ years of progressive foodservice sales experience.

Responsibilities

Achieve quarterly and annual company sales objectives.
Maintain updated reports and communicate sales progress regularly (must meet deadlines).
Develop, foster, and maintain strong customer, distributor, and manufacturer relationships.
Manage certain distributor(s) relationships; accountability to grow sales within these distributor(s).