Sales Account Manager

Role Overview

The Sales Account Manager will introduce and place new products with customers, execute business initiatives, and drive sales for long-term growth. The role involves building relationships with customers, collaborating with internal teams, and communicating product availability, logistics information, product specifications, and pricing.

What You Will Do

The primary responsibilities of the Sales Account Manager include direct sales, communications and product management, and customer service. The role requires maintaining business with existing accounts, developing and achieving maximum sales volume, and ensuring prompt and equitable disposition of customer complaints or problems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of the dynamics of the food business industry or retail channels
• Experience of customer-focused and fact-based selling, including IRI, Nielsen and Perishable Group data
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, and adaptability
• Respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Ability to work well in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• May travel up to 80% of the time

Benefits

• Relocation Package Available