Account Growth Specialist — Hybrid Food Distribution

UNFI; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

UNFI Minnesota is seeking a Sales Account Specialist to support growth by increasing sales and delivering enhanced customer service for assigned accounts in a hybrid environment. You will meet or exceed sales targets, manage margins, process orders, and expand the customer base while coordinating with Quality Control, Transportation, Accounting, and Purchasing to ensure satisfaction across all levels.

Responsibilities include identifying new prospects, negotiating terms, maintaining

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent training and experience.
• 3 years in a food distribution or sales environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales and gross-margin targets for assigned customers.
• Provide strategies and solutions for accounts.
• Maintain and grow customer revenue and partnerships.
• Identify and pursue new customers.
• Process and coordinate customer orders.
• Coordinate with QA, Transportation, Accounting, and Purchasing.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Follow HACCP and SQF policies.

Skills

MS Office

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

UNFI Minnesota is seeking a Sales Account Specialist to support growth by increasing sales and delivering enhanced customer service for assigned accounts in a hybrid environment. You will meet or exceed sales targets, manage margins, process orders, and expand the customer base while coordinating with Quality Control, Transportation, Accounting, and Purchasing to ensure satisfaction across all levels.

Responsibilities include identifying new prospects, negotiating terms, maintaining