US Foods
Account Executive-Oakland-Hayward-San Leandro
LOCATION
Field-based with at least four days of travel per week.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing preferred. Minimum of three years of sales or distribution experience, preferably in the foodservice industry. Strong communication, customer service, problem-solving, and negotiation skills required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain customer accounts, achieve annual sales goals, present new products, manage product mix for profit, communicate with customers, oversee sales team performance, ensure account compliance, and support the rollout of new accounts.
INDUSTRY
Foodservice
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Responsible for account management and sales growth through regular customer engagement and coordination with internal teams, driving product loyalty and profitability in the foodservice industry.
Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis. Travel required; anticipated field time at least four days per week.
Responsible for achieving annual sales plan through growth and penetration of existing accounts.
Present new ideas and products from primary vendors and exclusive brand products to secure account penetration and loyalty. Manage product mix to maximize profit goals and contract compliance.
Communicate with customers to apprise them of mutual performance, new products, programs and market trends both informally as needed and through periodic, formal Business Reviews.
Ultimately responsible for results of sales team (Account Coordinator and Customer Service Representatives) actions relative to assigned accounts. Lead sales team accordingly to:
- Ensure optimum service to accounts including coordination with operational and purchasing functions, as needed.
- Maximize AE time spent with customers.
- Meet or exceed accounts receivable currency targets including coordinating with central AR as needed.
- Review all accounts to ensure program compliance, develop unique sales approach, identify needs, and expand sales.
- Maintain a profile on all accounts to include order guides, statements periodicals and overall reporting. Verify pricing information to ensure correctness.
Attend Sales Meetings, Training Sessions, Food Shows, and Conferences as deemed necessary by Management and Customer requirements.
Set-up and support rollout of new accounts as assigned.
SUPERVISION
None
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Customer Service Representatives, Account Coordinator, VP of National Sales and National Sales management, Accounting, Purchasing, Operations
External: Customers, Vendors
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing preferred.
Related Experience: A minimum of three years of sales or distribution experience required (foodservice industry or related preferred). Experience in restaurant operations desirable. Experience using quantitative & qualitative research data will be helpful.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as customer service and presentation abilities. Should also have demonstrated problem solving ability and negotiation skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel required.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $55,000.00 and $110,000.00
This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
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