Sales Account Manager

Kinsa is recruiting for a: Sales Account Manager - Grocery (Meat, Deli, Marinades)

Location: Northeast or Midwest USA (remote with 60% travel to clients)

Position Purpose:

Our client is an innovative family operated business that distributes premium quality marinades, seasonings, and ingredients to food retailers and processors. Join an ever growing and passionate team of professionals dedicated to exceptional service and partnership to provide elevated food experiences to all of your guests.

They are seeking self-motivated, high energy Sales Account Manager responsible for the growth and development of existing accounts and prospects. This position requires a person who is a fast learner, can multi-task, is comfortable working in a team environment, and is a self-starter. Verbal communication skills are essential. We are looking for an individual that will call on Foodservice Providers like big brand Grocers and such as Wegmans, Ahold, etc.

** Successful candidates Must Have at least 3 years of sales experience selling to large retail grocers (meat / protein, deli, or marinade highly preferred)!**

• Bi-lingual candidates also highly preferred!!**
  
  

Compensation/Benefits:

• $90,000 – $105,000 Base Salary
• 100% Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Health care and other benefits
• 401K
• Vacation and Holiday pay
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports strategic direction and objectives to manage accounts with growth potential.
• Maintains customer contact and continues to develop sales relationships.
• Prepares quarterly and annual sales forecasts for all assigned accounts.
• Documents and reports all weekly customer/prospect activity within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (Method).
• Attend and participate in National/Regional Trade Shows.
• Assist in marketing and new product development.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Grocery Sales Experience to large retailers: 3 years (5+ Preferred)
• This job requires a significant amount of travel (60%), outgoing phone calls/email correspondence to existing as well as prospective customers.
• Bi-lingual candidates highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Not necessary for right candidate)
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, & interpersonal communication skills
• Microsoft Office computer skills are required
  
  

Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!

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