Key Account Specialist

Affinity Group•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

This position’s primary responsibility is to sell and market our client’s products to a variety of foodservice operators. This includes maintaining relationships, being proactive and energetic, utilizing time management capabilities, and possessing excellent communication skills to ensure the satisfaction of the operator and the professionalism of the company. Responsible for inputting all daily activity into CRM and planning against all top-priority customers.

Requirements

1-3 years of foodservice brokerage sales experience preferred not required.
Outstanding time management. Ability to manage competing priorities.
Self-motivation and drive to succeed.
Effective communication and listening skills.
High emotional intelligence and ability to build strong partner relationships.
A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a flexible schedule. This role requires daily travel throughout your territory.
Some industry events may require overnights during the food show/ trade show season.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant operations or culinary experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Enter details of sales calls and business plans into CRM daily.
Plan and schedule sales calls against business planning customers.
Check and return emails and voicemails daily (all calls to operators must be returned within 24 hours).
Complete follow-up calls to operators accordingly – within a week.
Follow-up on sales leads (within 24 hours).
Be professionally prepared for all sales calls.
Attend industry events as determined by sales management.