Foodservice Sales Account Executive

Hormel Foods; United States; Remote; USD 79,300 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees

Job summary

A leading food company in the United States is seeking a Foodservice Sales Account Executive to drive sales in the territory. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of sales experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet strategic sales targets. This role entails exceeding sales goals, managing key accounts, and utilizing Salesforce for customer profiles. Competitive compensation includes base pay between $79,300 and $111,000 with additional benefits like medical coverage, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Foodservice Sales Experience.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Exceed sales tonnage and product mix goals in the assigned territory.
• Identify and call on operators in the territory to generate sales.
• Handle administrative duties in accordance with company policies.
• Travel is required, up to 25%.

Skills

Foodservice Sales Experience

Management and Leadership Skills

Goal Setting Skills

Interpersonal and Persuasive Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

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This range is provided by Hormel Foods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$79,300.00/yr - $111,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

• Exceed sales tonnage and product mix goals in the assigned territory by effectively calling on and selling focus distributors and key operator accounts.
• Supports the generation of additional sales by effectively identifying and calling on operators in the territory.
• Utilizes available promotional programs to maximize sales as compared to promotional monies spent.
• Assures all administrative duties are handled in a timely manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Provides pertinent territorial information regarding customers’ and competitors’ activities for use by management in assessing sales performance.
• Initiates and maintains up-to-date operator profile records utilizing Salesforce.com on key operators in the territory.
• Travel 25%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Foodservice Sales Experience.
• A pattern of initiative.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• A pattern of strong goal setting and results.
• The ability to establish strategic selling initiatives.
• Highly developed interpersonal and persuasive skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• Location: This role will work out of a home office in the Albany, NY vicinity.

Note on compensation

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $79,300 - $111,000 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors.

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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