Strategic Account Executive – Field Sales Lead

US Foods; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Minnesota is seeking a sales-focused professional to own assigned customer relationships and drive growth. You will lead a team including Customer Service Representatives and an Account Coordinator to optimize service and contract alignment across accounts.

Travel four days per week is expected as you develop and maintain existing accounts, achieve annual sales goals, and introduce new products from primary vendors to expand penetration and loyalty.

Qualifications

• Education and training: HS diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's in Business/Marketing preferred.
• Minimum of three years sales or distribution experience; foodservice preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service and presentation abilities; negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain existing accounts through visits and follow-ups.
• Travel required; field time at least four days per week.
• Achieve annual sales plan through growth of existing accounts.
• Present new products to secure penetration and loyalty; manage product mix.
• Lead sales team and coordinate with AR, Purchasing, and Operations.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and events; roll out new accounts.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

US Foods in Minnesota is seeking a sales-focused professional to own assigned customer relationships and drive growth. You will lead a team including Customer Service Representatives and an Account Coordinator to optimize service and contract alignment across accounts.

Travel four days per week is expected as you develop and maintain existing accounts, achieve annual sales goals, and introduce new products from primary vendors to expand penetration and loyalty.