Account Executive

Job Summary The Assistant Account Administrator acts as the secondary contact for assigned customers and supports the Corporate Account Manager in ensuring efficient communication and coordination of all administrative areas between Greco purchasing department, distribution centers, and those customers. Responsibilities Serve as the secondary contact for assigned customers Facilitate a new supplier/item set‑up Assist the Corporate Account Manager in reviewing customer contract pricing to ensure correct implementation by checking future purchase orders and entering data into SIM Assist with the timely completion of customer audits Communicate, distribute and maintain information on menu changes, contracted supplier pricing, promotions and item tests to appropriate personnel Communicate with the customer to identify opportunities and obtain information to improve service and promote operational efficiency in the absence of the Corporate Account Manager Serve as secondary purchasing contact for distribution centers and Greco central departments regarding assigned customers Perform item/supplier set‑up process whenever possible; communicate to and review inventory control specialists’ actions concerning new and discontinued items Relay information to the Corporate Account Manager to determine if corrective action is required Respond to and follow up on customer special requests and inquiries per directives from the Corporate Account Manager Handle these issues in the absence of the Corporate Account Manager Work with Greco procurement and logistics staff to generate earned income Communicate news of potential new menu items or supplier changes Provide reporting to purchasing and customers to manage promotions, tests and disposition of slow‑moving and obsolete inventory Work with the Corporate Account Manager to determine actions required in regards to ordering, inventory levels, disposition of promotional and test items as well as menu transitions; provide direction to inventory control specialists on order quantities for these items Complete reporting for tracking of promotions, menu transitions, tests and pricing contracts for the Corporate Account Manager Ensure item advisory has been updated with the latest information Occasionally make weekend or after‑hours telephone contact with customers, suppliers, or Greco personnel to troubleshoot emergency situations Other duties and projects as assigned Education High school diploma or GED is required Bachelor’s degree is desired Experience One year of purchasing experience is desired Skills Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with SYGMA personnel, customers, suppliers and other business contacts in person, via telephone and in writing Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Must be able to deal with high‑pressure situations Physical Demands Work is primarily sedentary in nature Approximately one quarter of the day involves keyboard entry on the PC Some travel is required by air and personal vehicle Mental/Visual Demands Must be able to read at distances close to the eyes, with or without correction Working Conditions Most of the day is spent in a comfortable office environment Equipment Operated PC #J-18808-Ljbffr Greco and Sons, Inc.