Specialty Grains Account Manager

Vireo Health • Clackamas, OR

6d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Manager position will be within the Specialty Grain Group, reporting to the General Manager. He/she will assist customers in managing the day-to-day transactions in the trading portfolio along with being the key internal Bridgewell contact for all imported items, handled by the BWAB International group. In addition to the current sales responsibilities, the position will require continuous contact with the BWAB international sourcing group. The additional responsibilities will include day-to-day position updating, weekly product flow updates, inventory monitoring and product allocations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline that provides an excellent background in logical reasoning, math, quantitative and analytical skills (e.g., Business or Finance, Applied Science, Food Science)
• High level of intelligence and academic achievement as demonstrated through grade point average and/or other measures or achievements
• Confidence and a true desire to work with people, build relationships, and work as part of a team
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and persuasive skills in person and over the phone
• Strong spatial, analytical and organizational abilities
• Efficient and effective use of MS Outlook, Word and Excel, and the Internet for research, problem solving and resources
• Proactive sales skills and abilities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership, coaching and motivational skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work successfully with minimal daily supervision
• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and organize
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret trade journals, product specs, industry regulations, sales performance and market trend information
• Ability to apply basic to intermediate mathematical concepts such as algebraic equations and general math as related to sales negotiations and gross profit calculations
• Ability to use general applications programs in an integrated systems environment, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, accounting, database, internet search tools and other software
• Maintain a safe driving record and a valid driver's license
• Ability to travel overnight
• Ability to travel internationally

Nice To Haves

• Coursework involving sales, marketing, Food Science, Chemistry or Biology are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Continue to expand and generate sales opportunities within the Specialty Grains sales group
• Identify domestic market needs and identify/manage sourcing opportunities which BWAB International group can source and supply efficiently
• Identify int'l supply opportunities and push to the Refined Oils, Grains, and all Sales Groups
• Manage cross-department meetings and coordinate information flow
• Assist customers in managing the day-to-day transactions in the trading portfolio
• Serve as the key internal Bridgewell contact for all imported items handled by the BWAB International group
• Maintain continuous contact with the BWAB international sourcing group
• Perform day-to-day position updating
• Provide weekly product flow updates
• Monitor inventory
• Manage product allocations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first of the month after you begin employment
• Competitive additional benefits including HSA, FSA, Dependable Care, EAP services, etc.
• 15 Days of accrued PTO in addition to 2 Wellness Days & Volunteer Hours that will increase with tenure
• 401k program with an employer match after six months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level