National Account Sales Manager

Our client, a very stable family owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of fine appetizers sold to foodservice customers in 50 states, is adding a new National Accounts Sales Manager - Foodservice. Their premium products are some of the best tasting in the market! They remain committed to quality, bold flavors, innovation, and strong partnerships across the foodservice industry. MUST HAVE STRONG FOODSERVICE RELATIONSHIPS WITH TOP RESTAURANT CHAINS, C-STORES, POSSIBLY CASINOS, STADIUMS. Also, must live near top airport with direct flights to most States.

Job Description

: As the National Accounts Sales Manager - Foodservice, you will report to the Director of Sales and assume a key role on the leadership team. You will oversee the development and maintenance of customer growth strategies and plans that align to the company's strategic goals. This exciting role is heavily engaged with customers at the regional and national chain levels. Additionally, the incumbent will build and strengthen relationships with key customers to foster trus

t. Responsibiliti

• es: Target large multi-unit regional and national chain accounts for growth opportunit
• ies.The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans, identifying new business opportunities, nurturing customer relationships, and achieving sales targets for our produ
• cts.Proactively seek new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the Food Service space to expand our customer base and market prese
• nce.Strong selling communication skills utilized with all customers and potential customers, both written and ver
• bal.Highly active market presence +40 sales calls per w
• eek.Build and strengthen cross functional relationships with key customers to foster trust. Successfully develop, maintain and oversee customer relations by interacting with customers, reviewing and discussing business relationships and proactively managing key issues/probl
• ems.Continuously review and optimize the sales process to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall customer satisfact
• ion.Implement best practices and sales tools to streamline workflows and improve team productiv
• ity.Must be self-driven to build relationships with accounts and close on sales opportunit
• ies.Must take a sales hunter approach to account management constantly seeking to expand busin
• ess.Work closely with internal sales and management team to ensure mutual needs are
• met.Be knowledgeable of the internal processes needed to bring products through commercializat
• ion.Work with cross functional team to assess new potential opportunit

ies. Ideal Candidate Pr

• ofile: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Commerce or Culinary and Foodservice Management related
• field.A minimum of 5-8+ years of experience with a proven history of success in Food Service-related
• sales.Experience working with large multi-unit regional and national chain ac
• counts.Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, both written and
• verbal.Customer-focused with a strong understanding of relationship mana
• gement.Results-oriented, with a passion for achieving and exceeding sales t
• argets.Strong entrepreneurial drive, a sales "hunter" mindset, and passion to s
• ucceed.Hands on mentality, proven ability to work independently and autonomously with self-moti
• vation.A Diverse (club, foodservice, grocery and industrial) food channel background is
• a plus.Experience in all aspects of sales, including growth strategies, distribution channel management, account development, and business pl
• anning.Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with internal and external customers including key business partners and store mana
• gement.Strong selling, presentation, strategic thinking, negotiating, organizational, financial analysis and broker management
• skills.Solid computer skills with focus on Power Point, Excel, Word, Outloo
• k, etc.This role will be completely remote with travel from time to time to the customer as needed to drive business r

esults. Join this exceptional team and portfolio - very strong compensation package including base, bonus, strong benefits, and family owned environment/lea

dership! Please send qualified resume to: lwertman@

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