Global Culinary Sales Leader

ACP INC; Cedar Rapids (IA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ACP, Inc. is a division of Welbilt seeking a Sales Leader to drive growth across the South-Central US, Mexico, and LATAM from a remote position ideally located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The role requires approximately 75% domestic and international travel.

Strong culinary background and foodservice/food science experience are highly valued, with emphasis on relationship building and customer success. Prior sales experience is beneficial; training is available for the right candidate with

Qualifications

• Culinary, foodservice or food science training, certification and/or experience strongly preferred. CEC designation a plus.
• Sales and business development experience preferable, but willing to train a candidate who possesses a combination of culinary training or experience and demonstrates the aptitude, drive and interpersonal skills necessary to build customer relationships and grow business.
• Spanish-language proficiency is strongly preferred but not required.
• Project management skills are vital.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Food equipment industry experience helpful.
• Experience in international sales and global markets helpful.
• Personal computer skills using MS Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key accounts, dealers, distributors, manufacturer’s representatives, consultants and end users to achieve sales, revenue and profitability objectives.
• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships.
• Understand customer needs and recommend solutions that drive value and business growth.
• Utilize market intelligence and customer insights to provide input that supports product development, global sales strategies and market positioning initiatives.
• Represent ACP at industry trade shows, customer events, product demonstrations, food application development and training and education activities.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and provide account performance reporting, opportunities and market developments, as well as effective management of territory planning, travel and customer activities.

Skills

Culinary background

Sales & business development

Project management

Communication skills

Spanish proficiency

International sales

Foodservice industry knowledge

Relationship building

Education

CEC designation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ACP, Inc. is a division of Welbilt seeking a Sales Leader to drive growth across the South-Central US, Mexico, and LATAM from a remote position ideally located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The role requires approximately 75% domestic and international travel.

Strong culinary background and foodservice/food science experience are highly valued, with emphasis on relationship building and customer success. Prior sales experience is beneficial; training is available for the right candidate with