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The Chefs' Warehouse · 5 hours ago

Account Manager

New Bedford, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The Chefs' Warehouse is a leading curator of specialty foods that has been serving chefs for over 100 years. The Account Manager is responsible for managing relationships with existing customers, developing new business opportunities, and driving revenue through effective communication and sales strategies.

CateringFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHotelMeat and PoultryRestaurants

Responsibilities

Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your customers

Participate in negotiating contracts and closing agreements to maximize profit

Educate, advise and consult with customers on new menu trends to assist them in improving their customer satisfaction

Investigate, recommend and educate new product offerings to capture new market trends

Call prospective customers and establish buying cycles, customer needs, and create a customer supplier relationship

Anticipate and research competitive products and services and formulate strategy and communication to differentiate them from products and services

Increase sales in respective customer accounts; prepare sales information for customer account

Qualification

Culinary experienceSelling skillsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeNegotiation skillsPresentation skillsInfluencing skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem solving

Required

Culinary and/or food retail experience required

Strong selling skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast paced selling environment

Ability to manage a large channel and broker network

Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to work independently

Presentation, negotiation and influencing skills

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office preferred), specifically spreadsheet applications

BA or equivalent experience

Benefits

Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

5% above cost for our high-quality food products

Employee discounts for travel and events

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company

The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, North America's top specialty food distributor since 1985, offers over 88,000 premium products to elite restaurants, hotels, and gourmet shops.

Founded in 1985