Strategic Account Manager - Culinary & Foodservice

The Chefs' Warehouse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Above-cost products

Employee discounts

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse, a premier food service distributor, seeks an Account Manager to oversee our largest customers and prospects. You will organize product needs, develop opportunities, and drive revenue while advising on new menu trends.

Ideal candidates have culinary/retail experience, strong sales and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, broker-enabled environment. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in gastronomy or food retail.
• Strong selling, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and broker networks.
• Proficient in MS Office and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead point of contact for assigned customers.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profit.
• Educate customers on menu trends and new products.
• Identify opportunities to drive revenue and market share.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and cycles.
• Analyze competitors and differentiate offerings.
• Prepare sales information for accounts.

Skills

Culinary experience

Selling skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Channel & brokers

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

MS Excel

Education

BA or equivalent

Job description

The Chefs' Warehouse, a premier food service distributor, seeks an Account Manager to oversee our largest customers and prospects. You will organize product needs, develop opportunities, and drive revenue while advising on new menu trends.

Ideal candidates have culinary/retail experience, strong sales and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, broker-enabled environment. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.