Food & Hospitality Account Manager | Growth & Partnerships

Midwest Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and PTO/sick days

Mileage reimbursement

Company laptop

Job summary

Midwest Foods in Chicago, IL is seeking a sales-focused professional to cultivate new business opportunities and deepen client relationships. You will manage the full sales cycle, present to diverse clients, and execute growth plans leveraging our product portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in food/hospitality or sales, strong communication, and CRM proficiency. This role offers strong growth, a team-driven environment, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of related professional experience in food/hospitality, service and/or sales.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to attract profitable sales.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in planning and implementing sales strategy.
• Proven experience in customer relationship management.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience with CRM or any other cloud-based programs recommended.
• Tech savvy and up to date with current marketing strategies utilizing social media outlets and trends.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate new business opportunities.
• Increase customer penetration through a diverse group of clients by utilizing the company's portfolio of products and services.
• Achieve competitive and financially sound business.
• Collaborate, develop, and implement a strategic growth plan and professional goals.
• Drive a proactive approach to client engagement via solution-oriented practices.
• Devote energy to building collaborative relationships with Midwest Foods's key stakeholders.
• Learn and comprehend Midwest Foods's suite of product & services.
• Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives.
• Manage the full sales cycle.
• Oversee client set up and act as customer advocate for ongoing customer needs.
• Additional responsibilities as needed, pertaining to the job.

Skills

Sales experience

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office

CRM software

CRM experience

Social media marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

3-5 years experience in food/hospitality/sales

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based CRM

Job description

Midwest Foods in Chicago, IL is seeking a sales-focused professional to cultivate new business opportunities and deepen client relationships. You will manage the full sales cycle, present to diverse clients, and execute growth plans leveraging our product portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in food/hospitality or sales, strong communication, and CRM proficiency. This role offers strong growth, a team-driven environment, and a competitive compensation package.