Job Description

***MUST ALREADY BE A SOUTH FLORIDA LOCAL TO WORK FROM BRICKELL WHEN NOT TRAVELING*** ENGLISH AND SPANISH

Our client is a well-known and reputable international agro-industrial group dedicated to the processing of perishable fruits and vegetables, tuna ranching, wheat milling, and other diversified new ventures (with a vast presence in international markets, develops business throughout its subsidiaries in Mexico, the U.S., Japan, and Europe) and they are looking for an Account Sales Executive.

The Account Sales Executive – Retail/Foodservice will be responsible for a specified national retail and food service accounts, with a higher focus on developing frozen fruits and vegetables programs. This candidate will be managing day to day of existing accounts with the challenge of seeking a constant growth (in volume and revenue). Also, the biggest challenge would be to convert leads into clients. The role is uniquely positioned for an individual who is craving ownership and accountability for our products and customers within the assigned Accounts. This is not a traditional sales role. We are searching for a candidate who shows a high level of accountability, proactivity, entrepreneurship and is adept at selling solutions and has a proven ability to win new business. We are seeking a candidate who is eager to be an influencer and activator with internal and external key stakeholders from the first day on the job. This role reports to the Sales Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 5+ years of sales experience required with a demonstration of account management in the Frozen Foods industry and Retail/Food Service channel resulting in profitable volume, customer penetration, attainment of new customers and growth
• Experience in food and beverage, frozen foods industry, managing retail/food service accounts
• Experience managing private label brands and participating in bid submissions for national retail/foods service companies (i.e.; Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Albertsons, Trader Joes, HEB, Target, GFS, Sysco, Costco, Sam´s Club, BJs, Ahold, Aldi, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Food Lion)
• Project Management experience for new product development
• Fluent in English & Spanish
• Travel is required; amount varies by territory and accounts assigned (US, Mexico and Canada)
• Work permit in the US is mandatory

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work Location: In person

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