Healthcare Foodservice Account Executive

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc.; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance incentives

Company car provided for business旅行

Monthly training and development with

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Job summary

Upper Lakes Foods is seeking a Sales Account Executive to grow and support healthcare foodservice customers across senior living, hospitals, and related facilities. You will build relationships, understand client needs, and provide food and service solutions to improve operations.

The role involves partnering with directors and culinary teams, identifying sales opportunities, and delivering demonstrations and education while maintaining strong margins and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an associate degree with at least one year of related experience.
• Hospitality, foodservice, restaurant, supply chain, or sales experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to sell based on needs and value.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to follow projects through from start to finish.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and general business technology.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the role, with reasonable accommodation as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Develop new healthcare accounts and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Partner with foodservice directors, culinary teams, and other customer contacts to understand their needs.
• Recommend food and non-food products, programs, and solutions that bring value to customers.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales, improve account penetration, and introduce new products.
• Provide product demonstrations, samples, and practical product education.
• Monitor pricing, margins, account profitability, and overall customer activity.
• Collaborate with suppliers, brokers, transportation, credit, and internal teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Participate in customer visits, food shows, industry events, sales meetings, and ongoing training.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Sales mindset

Organized

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree + 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Upper Lakes Foods is seeking a Sales Account Executive to grow and support healthcare foodservice customers across senior living, hospitals, and related facilities. You will build relationships, understand client needs, and provide food and service solutions to improve operations.

The role involves partnering with directors and culinary teams, identifying sales opportunities, and delivering demonstrations and education while maintaining strong margins and customer satisfaction.