Job Description

Job #37108

Strong, growing produce company seeking Sales/Account Manger to manager retail accounts.  Ideal candidate will have produce commodity sales experience with retail customers

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute programs that maximize net revenue opportunities while growing customer penetration.
• Understand current market conditions and trends and their effect on retailers.
• Maintain strong relationships with decision makers and influencers in assigned accounts and develop, implement and manage strategic business, marketing, sales, and promotional plans related to targeted customers.
• Develop and provide category management at the decision maker level that drives sales.
• Develop effective and relevant planograms and assist management with coordination and implementation of planograms.
• Understand and advise store on improving margin, inventory, distribution and shrink.
• Grow and respond to assigned customer challenges by communicating with colleagues in customer service, operations, and transportation regarding changes.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS required
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Account management/produce sales
• Attention to detail
• Motivated and self-driven with strong written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
• Experience negotiating at the decision maker level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Email.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and challenging goals

Compensation:

Competitive compensation based on experience

Please contact Katie Settle, katie@producecareers.com

Job Categories: Sales & Marketing. Job Types: Midwest. Job expires in Endless.

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