Sales Account Manager

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + Commission

Flexible schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Sales Account Manager for a prominent food manufacturer in Los Angeles. The role reports to leadership and offers a strong base salary plus commission, with a flexible schedule and robust benefits.

The candidate will identify and close new business opportunities in grocery and retail, develop strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth while building key client relationships in the LA market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role in grocery/retail.
• Proven track record of identifying opportunities and achieving sales targets.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and grocery/retail sectors.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply data to strategy.
• Self-motivated with drive to achieve objectives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in grocery and retail sectors to drive growth.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to meet/exceed targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to increase market penetration and profitability.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to potential clients and senior management.
• Negotiate and close deals while maintaining a strong pipeline.
• Monitor and report on market trends and sales performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sales Account Manager needed for Prominent Food Manufacturer in Los Angeles

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Shezad Allaudin

Salary: $125,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us

One of Los Angeles's most prominent food manufacturers.

Why join us?

• Strong base salary + Commission structure
• Flexible work schedule
• Great benefits-medical, dental, vision, 401k

Job Details

Our company, a leading player in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to join our team. This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow our business. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the grocery or retail sector and will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. This role is ideal for a dynamic, results-oriented individual who thrives on challenges and is passionate about building relationships and driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the grocery and retail sectors to drive company growth.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve or exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement strategies to increase market penetration and profitability.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to potential clients, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Negotiate and close business deals, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a strong pipeline for future business.
• Monitor and report on market trends, sales activities, and business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role in the grocery or retail sector.
• Proven track record of identifying new business opportunities and achieving sales targets.
• Strong understanding of the manufacturing industry and the grocery and retail sectors.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data and apply it to business development strategies.
• Self-motivated, with a strong drive to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients, suppliers, and partners.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.