Food Service Sales Account Manager, Greater Philadelphia Area
The Clemens Food Group•Hatfield, PA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Clemens Food Group is seeking a Sales Account Manager, Foodservice to drive new business growth throughout the Greater Philadelphia, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey region. This role involves leading prospecting efforts, securing new chain account placements, and contributing to the growth of a respected food company. Clemens Food Group is a family-owned, fully integrated food company with over 125 years of history, operating across the entire supply chain and committed to doing the right thing. They foster a collaborative culture that values fresh ideas, integrity, and continuous growth.
Requirements
- 5+ years of foodservice sales and/or foodservice distribution experience preferred
- Demonstrated success developing and closing new business opportunities
- Experience selling protein products preferred
- Strong relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Culinary experience is a plus
- Valid driver's license required
- Ability to travel approximately 60%, primarily within the territory
- Candidates must reside within the Greater Philadelphia, Delaware, or Southern New Jersey region.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and acquire new foodservice chain customers
- Develop strategic plans to penetrate QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and non-commercial segments
- Build relationships with procurement, culinary, supply chain, and executive decision-makers
- Lead product presentations, demonstrations, and menu ideation sessions
- Drive new product placements and menu adoption
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through onboarding
- Collaborate with culinary, marketing, category management, supply chain, and customer service teams
- Maintain pipeline activity, forecasts, and account plans within CRM systems
- Consistently achieve or exceed sales, placement, and growth objectives
- Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to uncover new opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
