Account Executive – Domestic

Quirch Foods, LLC; Virginia (MN); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical plan

Dental plan

Prescription drug plan

Disability plan

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Quirch Foods, LLC is seeking an Account Executive – Domestic to drive profitable growth through strategic account management and market expansion. You will develop relationships with key buyers and decision-makers, understand business needs, and deliver customer-focused solutions.

You will manage pricing, promotions, and business reviews while collaborating with Operations, Logistics, Marketing, and Finance to ensure exceptional service and sustained revenue growth across assigned markets.

Formación

• Experience with commodity beef, pork, and poultry products.
• English proficiency is required; second language skills are a plus.
• Financial and business analytical capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of categories and products in the food industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to build relationships.
• Pricing (cost to retail) expertise.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Engage and manage relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
• Identify growth opportunities and market expansion in assigned territories.
• Act as trusted advisor with market insights and product recommendations.
• Lead business reviews, pricing decisions, and promotions with customers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Logistics, Marketing, and Finance.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and monitor KPIs using CRM and PowerBI.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Sales & negotiation

Market knowledge

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Pricing skills

Time management

English proficiency

Second language

Herramientas

PowerBI

CRM

Export/Import Database

Descripción del empleo

The Account Executive – Domestic serves as a strategic business partner to customers, driving profitable growth through relationship development, market expansion, and customer-focused solutions. This role is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of accounts while identifying new business opportunities across assigned markets.

Success in this position requires a strong commitment to customer engagement and a highly visible presence in the marketplace. The Account Executive is expected to maintain consistent customer engagement and build meaningful relationships with key decision-makers to strengthen partnerships, identify opportunities, and deliver exceptional service.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, consultative sales professional who combines business acumen, market knowledge, and relationship-building skills to drive revenue growth, increase market share, and position Quirch Foods as a preferred partner within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement & Relationship Management

• Maintain strong customer relationships with key customers, buyers, category managers, and decision-makers through in-person visits, virtual meetings, international travel, and industry events, as appropriate for the assigned market.
• Engage regularly with customers to understand business needs, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing market insights, product recommendations, and business solutions that support customer success.
• Maintain a visible presence within assigned markets through customer meetings, industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
• Possess strong knowledge of international trade practices, logistics, export documentation, and cross-cultural communication.

Business Development & Growth

• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities within assigned territories and customer segments.
• Create and execute strategic account plans focused on revenue growth, product expansion, and market penetration.
• Collaborate with customers to identify opportunities for new item introductions, promotional programs, and category growth.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to develop growth strategies and maximize sales performance.

Strategic Account Management

• Manage all aspects of assigned customer accounts, including pricing, profitability, sales performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead business reviews and planning discussions with customers to align on goals, opportunities, and performance expectations.
• Monitor account performance and proactively address challenges while identifying opportunities to enhance value and strengthen partnerships.
• Ensure successful execution of sales initiatives, promotions, and business development plans.
• Maintain ownership of customer account health by supporting timely accounts receivable collections, resolving payment issues, and partnering with Finance as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Marketing, and Finance teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence.
• Communicate customer insights and market intelligence to support business planning and decision-making.
• Support issue resolution and service recovery efforts while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Market Presence & Industry Leadership

• Stay informed on industry trends, customer needs, and emerging market opportunities.
• Act as a brand ambassador, promoting Quirch Foods’ products, capabilities, and value proposition throughout the marketplace.

Pipeline & Analytical Ownership

• Leverage PowerBI, Export and Import Database, CRM platforms, and other digital tools to analyze sales performance, identify opportunities, track KPIs, manage customer relationships, and drive sales effectiveness.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently pursue new business opportunities to support revenue growth and market expansion.
• Negotiate pricing, promotions, and business agreements while protecting profitability and aligning with company objectives.
• Partner with customers and internal teams on forecasting, demand planning, and inventory needs to ensure service levels and business continuity.

Qualifications and Requirement

• Experience with commodity beef, pork, and poultry, as well as fresh and frozen protein products
• English proficiency is required; proficiency in a second language is preferred to support customer communication.
• Financial / business analytical skills
• Category and product knowledge
• Organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships
• Pricing (cost to retail) skills

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance
• Plan 401K Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Employee Discounts

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.