Job Description
Job Description
AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Account Executive in the Virginia/Washington DC area.
Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prospect and build relationships with potential customers
- Aggressively grow an assigned territory
- Gain strong knowledge of local competition
- Continuously research new business opportunities
- Collaborate with operations to develop strategic plans to acquire accounts
- Build a database of business leads
- Contribute to the company’s mission, vision and core values
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of successful sales experience in a business to business environment
- A background in contract foodservice, food / beverage vending, office coffee service, or other closely related field is preferred, but not required
- A highly self-motivated work style, with the ability to work independently
- A serious, outgoing and aggressive personality with a competitive spirit
- Familiarity with the market, and currently residing in or willingness to relocate to the market area
- A bachelor’s degree is desirable, but not a requirement
Benefits:
- A family culture and atmosphere
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Immense training and growth opportunities
We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE