Travel-Ready Field Account Manager - Foodservice

Acadian Foodservice LLC; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) 4% Match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and sick leave after one

Employee discount

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Acadian Foodservice LLC, based in southern Louisiana, seeks an Account Manager to develop and guide business plans, achieve sales targets and serve as the primary contact for retail chains, independent supermarkets, hospitals, restaurants, and schools. You will manage in-store activities, nurture relationships, and travel 100% as required.

The role requires a strong customer service mindset, ability to work independently and in a team, and a flexible schedule starting at 5am with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; including basic math and reasoning
• Ability to speak and read English
• 1+ years of experience as Account Manager or 3 years' experience in a customer service, sales, warehouse or similar role
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must have a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Brand Sales- Complete bi-weekly customer inventory- Create bi-weekly orders based on established inventory levels- Check product freshness, sell-by dates, complete 10 Day List forms, and engage management on shrink reducing solutions- Pull expired product, create out of date memos, and issue customer credits- Complete merchandising resets and recommend opportunities for cross merchandising- Responsible for keeping accurate and current signage in all locations- Knowledge of sales trends in each store
• Brand Coach- Complete 1-on-1 training with customers' employees including exceptional customer service, product knowledge, product pairings, slicing technique, sanitation, etc.- Certifying each trained employee- Complete assigned training missions- Meal solutions training (sandwich, salads, wraps, center of the plate, etc)
• Brand Advisor- Continuously cultivate relationships with customers by actively engaging with deli management and personnel to understand their customer base, evolving product or training needs, and specific opportunities/challenges- Responsible for validating each location to the program
• Brand Concierge- Build awareness of our premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling
• General- Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned

Job description

Acadian Foodservice LLC, based in southern Louisiana, seeks an Account Manager to develop and guide business plans, achieve sales targets and serve as the primary contact for retail chains, independent supermarkets, hospitals, restaurants, and schools. You will manage in-store activities, nurture relationships, and travel 100% as required.

The role requires a strong customer service mindset, ability to work independently and in a team, and a flexible schedule starting at 5am with a