Italian Specialist - Sales - Account Manager - Ft. Lauderdale FL
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Account Manager who is an Italian Specialist with at least 4-5 years foodservice sales experience. Please only apply if your resume meets this criteria.
As an Account Manager/Italian Specialist on our sales team, you will be required to:
- Achieve quarterly and annual company sales objectives.
- Build relationships and drive sales for multi-unit chain restaurants and key decision makers.
- Maintain updated reports and communicate sales progress regularly (must meet deadlines).
- Develop, foster, and maintain strong customer, distributor, and manufacturer relationships.
- Generate sales through pipeline leads within designated categories in the Ft. Lauderdale, FL area mostly.
Knowledge:
Specializes/Expertise in the italian food segment with at least 4-5 years experience.
Proven ability to build trust and foster relationships with client partners and customers while growing business in each area.
Proven sales acumen and track record of exceeding sales goals.
Frequently works with and educates customers on product lines and assists with menu ideation where beneficial to growing their business.
Proficient in creative food preparation/culinary skills preferred
Excellent at problem resolution – customer service and support
Travel & Physical Requirements
- Must reside in the local market and be able to travel during the work week.
- Daily local travel by motor vehicle is required; occasional distance travel may be necessary.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, a safe automobile, and auto insurance with adequate limits.
- Position requires Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Turning and Lifting up to approx. 50 pounds
Preferred but not required - food safety certification. If don't have prior to hiring, this would be part of the training.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience
The following skills and/or experience are preferred:
- Experience managing multiple product categories and customers
- The ability to interpret and use multiple information sources to develop strategy and tactics
- Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with customers, manufacturing partners, and distributors
- 5+ years of progressive foodservice sales experience (specifically Italian segment focus; operational foodservice sales)
- Culinary skills
- Bilingual
Basic Skills required:
- Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Language and Communication - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits include but not limited to:
- 401(k) employer match
- Cell phone allowance
- Car allowance
- Health insurance
- Optional additional benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm Local time
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