Customer Executive

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Customer Executive for the Away From Home Foodservice business in the West market, covering about fourteen states. You will drive foodservice bakery product sales through broadline distributors and operators, while building knowledge of key customers and brokers.

This role requires up to 75% travel, strong sales budget management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and Excel. Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years’ foodservice sales experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management and/or Marketing or Sales.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with foodservice sales, broker network or distributor sales.
• Travel required up to 75%. Strong sales budget Management and financial awareness.
• Experience with major distributors and operators (e.g., US Foods, Sysco, GFS, UniPro, Legacy, K12, C&U, CMC, Independents) and ability to grow the foodservice bakery business.

Responsibilities

• Achieving sales budget by selling foodservice bakery products into broadline distributors and operators.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of key customers, competitors, and brokers in the Region.
• Daily management and development of the broker network.
• Manage and lead new bread line project for the West region and new segments.
• Exceed sales targets and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.
• Attend food shows, conduct broker training, product cuts and business reviews.

Skills

Foodservice sales

Broker network management

Strategic selling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management and/or Marketing or Sales

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

CRM

PowerPoint

Blacksmith

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-AG1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

• Salary Range: $118,800 - $166,300
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match

Position Summary :

As a Customer Executive for Bimbo Away From home Foodservice, you will be accountable for the effective management of the foodservice business in the West market covering approximately fourteen states. The key objective of this position is to grow fresh and frozen foodservice sales within foodservice distribution houses and regional operators, including, but not limited to:Multi Unit Chains, Large Independent Operator Accounts (Ex. K12, C&U, CMC, US Foods, UniPro, Legacy, Sysco, GFS, and Independents) while managing and achieving budget targets.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Achieving sales budget by selling foodservice bakery products into broadline distributors and operators.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of key customers, competitors, and brokers in the Region.
• Daily Management and Development of the broker network.
• Currently the Region has 6 Independent Brokerage houses with approximately $17 million is annual sales.
• Manage and lead new bread line project for the West for new segment and market.
• Will require heavy travel throughout the region as project is deployed.
• Exceed sales targets and meet expectations of key accounts while maintaining strong relationships.
• Attend food shows, conduct broker training, product cuttings and business reviews.
• Manages and negotiates pricing and trade expenditure with customers.
• CRM and Trade Management Platforms use.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic, independent, analytical thinker with the ability to make decisions and execute tactical plans.
• Must possess strong driven self-motivation skills.
• Strong presentation skills, excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent follow-up skills.
• Proven track record with growth.

Leadership Competencies:

• Adapts approach and attitude in real time, according to the changing demands of different situations.
• Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Education and Work History:

Bachelor’s degree in business management and/or Marketing or Sales required. Minimum of 5 years’ experience with foodservice sales, broker network or distributor sales. Bakery or snack category experience a plus. Strong sales budget management and financial awareness Travel required up to 75%. Very strong computer skills with Microsoft office, Excel, CRM, Blacksmith, PowerPoint. Well versed in Excel, i.e., pivot tables and reporting.

Physical Demands:

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.