National Account Manager- Foodservice

Reser's Fine Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with discretionary match

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods is seeking a Sales professional to develop and execute strategic plans for maintaining and expanding customer accounts. You will analyze data, prepare presentations, and negotiate contracts to drive growth in the food-service and retail sectors.

The role requires 3–5 years of food sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 45% of the time. Join a company with a long history and a broad footprint across the US and Canada.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience in the food industry is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Basic PC skills are required for daily tasks and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a business plan for managing sales activities.
• Maintains and initiates relationships with customer accounts.
• Utilizes data sources to analyze and capitalize on sales opportunities.
• Manages customer service levels of the sales staff.
• Assists in planning product advertisements.
• Manages controllable budget spending.
• Prepares and delivers effective sales presentations and contract proposals to customers.
• Negotiates prices with sales accounts and suppliers.
• Manages sale administrative functions including pricing, promotions, and reporting.

Skills

Sales experience in food industry

Excellent communication skills

Basic PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field (preferred)

Job description

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a business plan for managing sales activities.
• Maintains and initiates relationships with customer accounts.
• Utilizes data sources to analyze and capitalize on sales opportunities.
• Manages customer service levels of the sales staff.
• Assists in planning product advertisements.
• Manages controllable budget spending.
• Prepares and delivers effective sales presentations and contract proposals to customers.
• Negotiates prices with sales accounts and suppliers.
• Manages sale administrative functions including; pricing, promotions, and reporting.

Job Specifications

• Must have 3-5 years experience in sales in the food industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field is preferred.
• Basic PC skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Travel up to 45% of the time.

This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.

Recipe for Success

Reser's is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser's operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

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