Account Manager- GSC Billings, MT Posted today

Sysco; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in foodservice is seeking an Account Manager to enhance customer relationships and ensure timely product delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in B2B sales and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting various accounts while providing top-notch customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside foodservice account management or B2B sales experience.
• 5+ years preferred in foodservice account management within restaurant background.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships and last mile activities.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Handle escalations and customer inquiries effectively.

Skills

Customer service management

Organizational skills

Project management

Knowledge of Sysco Products

Microsoft Office expertise

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary:

This role supports CMU and LCC business by managing the customer relationship locally, with the expectation of enhancing the customer experience. The role will partner with CST, National Sales and Local Sales teams to deliver a positive customer experience.

This position is responsible for building relationships with new and existing accounts up to 50% of their time. The main focus is to provide excellent customer support to Sysco customers and ensure last mile issue resolution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned customers/concepts and handle last mile activities to ensure customer receives product timely and accurately; collaboration with CSM that handles same concepts/customers, partners with transportation, merchandising, and contract sales teams to drive outcomes and influence customer interactions. Liaise with back office and communicate to customer regarding items such as prod credit, special orders, etc.

• Liaise with local contract sales organization to implement direction, best practices via GSC; act as role model for best practice

• Utilize CRM tool for account management which includes managing tasks, communicating across selling team, ensure customer data is accurate

• Build and maintain customer relationships as appropriate; in person visits based on customer needs and contracts

• Able to have challenging conversations with internal and external stakeholders

• Responsible for appropriate escalation as needed

Education Required:

• High school diploma

Education Preferred:

• Bachelors degree

Experience Required:

• 3+ years prior outside foodservice account management or B2B sales experience

Experience Preferred:

• 5+ years prior foodservice account management, B2B sales experience within restaurant, GPO background

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets Company insurability standards

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Sysco Products, ordering procedures and credit terms

• Proficient with customer service management and able to partner cross-functionally

• Ability to manage end to end initiatives through challenging deadlines

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to provide top notch customer service to multiple customers simultaneously

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and changing work environment

• Expert in Microsoft Office

• Continuously learn existing and new Sysco technologies

• Demonstrated experience with and working knowledge of Sysco customers, preferred

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel Requirements:

May need to travel to visit local customers

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.