Food Service Sales Account Manager, Greater Philadelphia Area

Sales Account Manager, Foodservice Candidates must reside within the Greater Philadelphia, Delaware, or Southern New Jersey region. This position requires frequent local travel throughout the territory. Build New Business. Influence Menus. Drive Growth. Are you a proven foodservice sales professional who thrives on winning new business and opening doors with chain operators? Do you enjoy building strategic relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and bringing innovative food solutions to market? About Clemens Food Group For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: Do the Right Thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food while creating a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed. Essential Functions & Responsibilities As a Sales Account Manager, Foodservice you'll focus on identifying, pursuing, and winning new business opportunities within national and regional foodservice chain accounts. 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 Qualifications & Competencies 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 EEO Statement It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr