Account Executive - Mid-Atlantic / Food Service Sales

Curtis Food Recruiters; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent seafood company is seeking a proactive Account Executive in Philadelphia to support and grow business across the Mid-Atlantic. Responsibilities include managing customer accounts, driving sales growth, and partnering with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of relevant experience. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with a passion for food, especially seafood. This is an entry-level position, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in sales support, account management, or customer service.
• Experience in CPG, protein, or seafood is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support regional customer accounts.
• Drive sales growth and execute daily operations.
• Identify new opportunities through research and networking.
• Partner with internal teams for top-tier customer service.
• Prepare account updates and reporting.

Skills

Sales support

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Overview

A global, privately held seafood company is seeking a proactive Account Executive to support and grow business across the Mid-Atlantic. Known for its commitment to sustainability and premium quality, the company supplies fresh and value-added products to major retail and foodservice customers across North America.

This is a dynamic, customer-facing role focused on supporting key accounts, identifying new opportunities, and working cross-functionally with planning, logistics, and finance teams.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and support regional customer accounts; serve as a primary point of contact
• Help drive sales growth and execute daily operations
• Identify new opportunities through research, cold outreach, networking, and trade shows
• Partner with internal teams to ensure top-tier customer service
• Prepare account updates, presentations, and reporting

What you bring:

• 0–3 years in sales support, account management, or customer service; experience in CPG, protein, or seafood is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Comfortable using Excel and business systems; Microsoft 365 Dynamics experience is a plus
• Passion for food, especially seafood, is highly valued
• Willingness to travel 25–50% throughout the Mid-Atlantic region

Now’s the time to grow with a mission-driven seafood company known for its global reach, environmental focus, and strong team culture.

Get in touch with Mitch McWilliams at [e-mail] to learn more.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services
• Food and Beverage Retail
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing