Strategic Food Accounts Consultant

Fortune Fish & Gourmet; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune International, LLC is seeking a proactive Sales Consultant to expand external accounts across our fulfillment channels. You will analyze customer needs, develop strategies to grow revenue, and drive gross margin improvements while leveraging shipping platforms and operating systems.

The role emphasizes market insight, industry knowledge, and collaboration with operations and customer service to deliver top-tier service and pricing strategies across a wide supplier network.

Qualifications

• Two to three years account management experience, preferably with seafood and gourmet foods.
• Strong communication, negotiation and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of FDA/USDA food safety guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit ability to connect with customers to identify and satisfy their needs.
• Leverage product knowledge to provide recommendations and maximize value.
• Anticipate market trends and present new pricing and products.
• Perform market and customer research to stay current in the Fulfillment landscape.
• Maintain focus on revenue targets and gross margin objectives.
• Collaborate with operations and Customer Service to deliver top service.
• Answer product questions and suggest appropriate alternatives.
• Develop ongoing product and industry knowledge and relationships with vendors.
• Communicate with employees to implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Manage time and workflow to meet deadlines and follow safety policies.
• Utilize Management systems and shipping platforms knowledge.

Skills

Account management

Sales experience

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or related food field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortune International, LLC is seeking a proactive Sales Consultant to expand external accounts across our fulfillment channels. You will analyze customer needs, develop strategies to grow revenue, and drive gross margin improvements while leveraging shipping platforms and operating systems.

The role emphasizes market insight, industry knowledge, and collaboration with operations and customer service to deliver top-tier service and pricing strategies across a wide supplier network.