Strategic Account Growth Specialist

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Holidays & Parental Leave

401K Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life ins.

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending / Health Savings

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a sales-focused professional to support growth by increasing sales and delivering excellent customer service to assigned accounts.

You will manage produce and/or non-produce, anticipate customer needs, drive margins, process orders, visit accounts, and build lasting partnerships in a hybrid work environment. Preferred candidates have an associate degree, 3 years in food distribution or sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent training and experience.
• 3 years in a food distribution or sales environment preferred.
• Knowledge of the perishable and organic food industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; negotiation experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed targets for sales and gross margin with assigned customer list.
• Provide strategies and creative solutions for assigned accounts.
• Maintain and grow customer revenue; build partnerships and relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a sales-focused professional to support growth by increasing sales and delivering excellent customer service to assigned accounts.

You will manage produce and/or non-produce, anticipate customer needs, drive margins, process orders, visit accounts, and build lasting partnerships in a hybrid work environment. Preferred candidates have an associate degree, 3 years in food distribution or sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the