Account Manager

Position Summary: The Account Manager is responsible for working with our largest existing customers and prospects, to manage, organize and facilitate the execution of their product and business needs, and in developing new business opportunities and driving revenue.

What you’ll do:

Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your customers
Participate in negotiating contracts and closing agreements to maximize profit
Educate, advise and consult with customers on new menu trends to assist them in improving their customer satisfaction
Investigate, recommend and educate new product offerings to capture new market trends
Call prospective customers and establish buying cycles, customer needs, and create a customer supplier relationship
Anticipate and research competitive products and services and formulate strategy and communication to differentiate them from products and services
Increase sales in respective customer accounts; prepare sales information for customer account

About you:

Culinary and/or food retail experience required
Strong selling skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast paced selling environment.
Ability to manage a large channel and broker network.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to work independently
Presentation, negotiation and influencing skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office preferred), specifically spreadsheet applications
BA or equivalent experience

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