Boar's Head Account Manager - Northshore

Acadian Foodservice; Slidell (LA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) 4% Match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and sick leave

Employee discount

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Acadian Foodservice LLC is seeking an Account Manager to drive brand sales for Boar’s Head in southern Louisiana. The role involves managing a portfolio of retail and foodservice customers, executing bi-weekly inventory and orders, and coordinating in-store Displays and promotions.

The position requires a 5am start and a Sunday-Thursday workweek, with travel across assigned accounts. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of account management or 3+ years in sales/customer service, a valid

Qualifications

• 1+ years as Account Manager or 3+ years in customer service or sales.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Basic computer skills and driving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide business plans; achieve sales and distribution targets.
• Serve as primary contact for a list of retail stores and customers.
• Manage in-store activities, merchandising, and customer credits.
• Build relationships with deli management and staff.
• Provide product knowledge, training, and sampling events.
• Complete bi-weekly inventory, orders, and signage upkeep.

Skills

Account Manager experience

Sales / customer service experience

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Reliable vehicle / driving

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boar's Head Account Manager - Northshore

Full-time· On the Road· Account Manager

Acadian Foodservice is an Authorized Local Purveyor of the Boar’s Head Brand in southern Louisiana. We take pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional products and services to our clients. As part of our dedication to excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and talented Account Manager to join our team.

Job Summary

As an Account Manager at Acadian Foodservice, you will be responsible for developing and guiding the implementation of specific business plans, achieving sales and distribution targets and for serving as the primary contact for a specific list of retail chain stores, independent supermarkets, meat markets, hospitals, restaurants, schools, etc. Account Managers play a key role in developing new customer relationships while maintaining service levels with existing customer base and is responsible for in-store activities for our customers. We are looking for individuals with a passion for providing excellent customer service and excel working both independently and as a member of a team. This role requires a flexible schedule with a 5am start time and a Sunday-Thursday week.

Job Description

Brand Sales

• Complete bi-weekly customer inventory
• Create bi-weekly orders based on established inventory levels
• Check product freshness, sell‑by dates, complete 10 Day List forms, and engage management on shrink reducing solutions
• Pull expired product, create out of date memos, and issue customer credits
• Complete merchandising resets and recommend opportunities for cross merchandising
• Responsible for keeping accurate and current signage in all locations
• Knowledge of sales trends in each store

Brand Coach

• Complete 1-on-1 training with customers' employees including exceptional customer service, product knowledge, product pairings, slicing technique, sanitation, etc.
• Certifying each trained employee
• Complete assigned training missions
• Meal solutions training (sandwich, salads, wraps, center of the plate, etc)

Brand Advisor

• Continuously cultivate relationships with customers by actively engaging with deli management and personnel to understand their customer base, evolving product or training needs, and specific opportunities/challenges
• Responsible for validating each location to the program

Brand Concierge

• Build awareness of our premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling

General

• Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; including basic math and reasoning
• Ability to speak and read English
• 1+ years of experience as Account Manager or 3 years' experience in a customer service, sales, warehouse or similar role
• Successful mastery of Account Manager essential functions and requirements
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Basic computer skills
• Must have a reliable vehicle

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for minimum of 4 hours
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Ability to life or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment
• Ability to work in a deli department and operate equipment

Training and Certification Requirements (Will provide)

• Product knowledge and customer service
• Company history
• ServSafe certification
• Deli operations
• Slicer use, maintenance, and cleaning
• Deli scale operation and sanitation
• Proper slicing technique, product wrapping and handling

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance after 90 days
• Paid holidays and sick leave after one year
• Employee discount
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training

Willingness to travel:100% (Required)