Foodservice Sales Account Executive

About This Role

The Foodservice Account Executive will exceed sales and product mix goals in the New Orleans territory by calling on focus distributors and key operator accounts. This role involves identifying new operators and utilizing promotional programs to maximize sales for Hormel Foods Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Exceed sales tonnage and product mix goals in the assigned territory by effectively calling on and selling focus distributors and key operator accounts.
• Support the generation of additional sales by effectively identifying and calling on operators in the territory.
• Utilize available promotional programs to maximize sales as compared to promotional monies spent.
• Assure all administrative duties are handled in a timely manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Provide pertinent territorial information regarding customers’ and competitors’ activities for use by management in assessing sales performance.
• Initiate and maintain up-to-date operator profile records utilizing Salesforce.com on key operators in the territory.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Foodservice Sales Experience
• Pattern of initiative
• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Pattern of strong goal setting and results
• Ability to establish strategic selling initiatives
• Highly developed interpersonal and persuasive skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Foodservice Sales Experience.

Nice to Have

• A Bachelor’s degree

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits