Junior Food Service Account Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Oversee brokers and facilitate strategic growth initiatives.

• Build and sustain relationships with foodservice operators, distributors, and major customer accounts.

• Market and sell company offerings to restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, and various foodservice establishments.

• Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, and sales outreach.

• Identify new business prospects and generate leads within designated territories.

• Assist in formulating and implementing sales plans to meet revenue and growth objectives.

• Monitor market dynamics, competitor behavior, and customer preferences.

• Collaborate with marketing, customer service, and operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Support product launches, menu placements, promotions, and sampling initiatives.

• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and updates on account activities.

• Address customer concerns and ensure prompt follow-up.

• Attend trade shows, industry gatherings, and distributor meetings.

• Utilize the company CRM to track sales calls, opportunities, successes, campaigns, and projections.

• Engage in priority sales meetings and appointments.

• Travel regionally and, on occasion, nationally from a home base.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in sales, foodservice, customer service, or a related field.

• Familiarity with the foodservice industry is preferred.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Capability to analyze sales data and spot growth opportunities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong attention to detail and a dedication to excellence.

• Flexibility to undertake tasks that support team objectives.

• Outstanding time management and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to prioritize and manage obligations effectively.

• Strong work ethic, integrity, and personal accountability.

• Ability to be a self-starter and make independent decisions.

• Must hold a current food handler’s permit.

• Knowledge of food safety practices.

• Interest in the plant-based meat sector.

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, stoop, kneel, and reach regularly.

• Capability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds.

• May require weekend or after-hours availability.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and a personal vehicle.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Company holidays.

• Mileage reimbursement for travel.

• Remote work from home base.