Account Manager - Food Brokerage Sales

We are growing in Texas! Currently, we are looking for an Account Manager in Austin, Dallas and Houston areas (one in each territory) As an Account Manager on our sales team, you will be required to: Achieve quarterly and annual company sales objectives. Build relationships and drive sales for multi-unit chain restaurants and key decision makers. Maintainupdatedreportsandcommunicatesalesprogressregularly (must meet deadlines). Develop,foster,andmaintainstrongcustomer,distributor,andmanufacturerrelationships. Knowledge: Proven ability to build trust and foster relationships with client partners and customers while growing business in each area. Proven sales acumen and track record of exceeding sales goals. Frequently works with and educates customers on product lines and assists with menu ideation where beneficial to growing their business. Proficient in creative food preparation/culinary skills preferred Excellent at problem resolution – customer service and support Must be willing to travel. Mostly local but periodically will be out of town as well. Lives in local area and is able to travel during the work week. Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with adequate limits. Preferred but not required - food safety certification. If don't have prior to hiring, this would be part of the training. Education: Bachelor'sDegreeorcommensurateexperience The following skills and/or experience are preferred: Experience managing multiple product categories and customers Theabilitytointerpret andusemultipleinformationsourcestodevelopstrategyandtactics Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with customers, manufacturing partners, and distributors 5+ years of progressive foodservice sales experience (specifically chain account management, operational foodservice sales) Culinary skills Basic Skills required: Sales and Marketing - Knowledgeofprinciplesandmethodsforshowing,promoting,andselling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledgeofprinciplesandprocessesforprovidingcustomer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Language and Communication - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Travel & Physical Requirements Mustreside inthelocalmarketandbeableto travelduringthework week. Dailylocaltravelbymotorvehicleisrequired;occasionaldistancetravelmaybe necessary. Mustpossessavaliddriver’slicense,acleandrivingrecord,asafeautomobile,andauto insurance with adequate limits. Position requires Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Turning and Lifting up to approx. 50 pounds Benefits include but not limited to: 401(k) employer match Health insurance Optional additional benefits Paid time off Paid training Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm Local time #J-18808-Ljbffr Xceed Foodservice Group