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Account Executive - Rochester, NY at US Foods

Account Executive - Rochester, NY

US Foods · Buffalo

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Account Executive - Rochester, NY

US Foods · Buffalo

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About the Role

Owns assigned customer relationships and drives sales growth, item and category penetration and profitability. Coordinates and leads efforts of the Customer Service Representative and Account Coordinator as a unified sales team to ensure optimal account service and alignment with the customer's contract. This position is characterized by a sustained record of sales achievement and complete knowledge of the organization's policies, products and services.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis.
  • Achieve annual sales plan through growth and penetration of existing accounts.
  • Present new ideas and products from primary vendors and exclusive brand products to secure account penetration and loyalty.
  • Manage product mix to maximize profit goals and contract compliance.
  • Communicate with customers to apprise them of mutual performance, new products, programs and market trends.
  • Ensure optimum service to accounts including coordination with operational and purchasing functions.
  • Maximize AE time spent with customers.
  • Meet or exceed accounts receivable currency targets.
  • Review all accounts to ensure program compliance, develop unique sales approach, identify needs, and expand sales.
  • Maintain a profile on all accounts to include order guides, statements periodicals and overall reporting.
  • Verify pricing information to ensure correctness.
  • Attend Sales Meetings, Training Sessions, Food Shows, and Conferences as deemed necessary.
  • Set-up and support rollout of new accounts as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must have a clean driving record and reliable vehicle.
  • Experience using quantitative & qualitative research data will be helpful.

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Customer service abilities
  • Presentation abilities
  • Problem solving ability
  • Negotiation skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Location

  • Monroe County (NY)

Work Type

  • Outside Sales
  • Field Sales (at least four days per week)

Experience Level

  • A minimum of three years of sales or distribution experience required
  • Foodservice industry or related preferred
  • Experience in restaurant operations desirable

Education Level

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $63,000 - $110,000

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Pre-tax spending accounts
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life insurance

About the Company

  • US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity

  • EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status