Account Manager

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a driven sales professional to maintain and grow key foodservice client relationships across Texas. You will advise on equipment solutions, track industry trends, and actively pursue new business while expanding the key account portfolio.

The role requires hands-on use of CRMs, strong negotiation skills, and leadership to mentor teammates, collaborating with marketing and operations to deliver tailored client solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of sales experience in foodservice or related equipment preferred.
• Proven track record in foodservice sales and client acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of foodservice operations and equipment needs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Self-starter with ability to drive new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow key client relationships within the foodservice sector.
• Focus on Texas-based regional chains and identify opportunities to acquire new business.
• Advise clients on foodservice equipment and supply solutions.
• Research industry trends and anticipate client needs.
• Identify, engage, and win new clients.
• Expand the key account portfolio.
• Use CRM tools to manage sales activities and client interactions.
• Mentor and support other sales associates.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and other internal teams to deliver tailored client solutions.

Skills

Foodservice Sales

Client Relationship Management

CRM Tool Proficiency

Leadership & Mentoring

Negotiation & Deal-Closing

Business Development

Tools

CRM Tools

Sales CRM Software

Job description

• Maintain and grow key client relationships within the foodservice sector
• Focus on regional Texas-based chains and identify opportunities to acquire new business
• Advise clients on foodservice equipment and supply solutions
• Research industry trends and anticipate client needs
• Identify, engage, and win new clients
• Expand the key account portfolio
• Use CRM tools to manage sales activities and client interactions
• Mentor and support other sales associates
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and other internal teams to deliver tailored client solutions

Requirements

• 2–5 years of sales experience in foodservice or foodservice equipment and supplies preferred
• Proven track record in foodservice industry or foodservice equipment and supplies sales
• Knowledge of foodservice operations, equipment, and supply needs
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to pursue new business opportunities
• Leadership skills to mentor and inspire teammates
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and deal-closing abilities
• Ability to use CRM tools to track and manage sales activities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in foodservice sales, focusing on client relationship management and business development. Proficient in using CRM tools to enhance sales activities and deliver tailored solutions to clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Foodservice Sales Experience
• Client Relationship Management
• CRM Tool Proficiency
• Leadership and Mentoring
• Negotiation and Deal-Closing Skills

Hard Skills

• Foodservice Equipment Knowledge
• Sales Strategy Development
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Account Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

• Foodservice Sector
• Client Acquisition
• Sales Activities
• Key Account Portfolio
• Foodservice Operations

Tools & Technologies

• CRM Tools