Bid Account Manager

Role Overview

• Promotes and sells company products through direct contact with assigned customer accounts.
• Schedules sales calls and submits reports of sales activities.
• Identifies prospective customers and compiles information on competitive products.
• Works with customers to provide proper forecasting during menu planning for the school year including key events such as school wind down, summer feeding, and opening orders.
• Maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis.
• Some Travel required.
• Maintain daily communication with operational and purchasing personnel to ensure optimum service to accounts.
• Review all accounts to ensure program compliance, develop unique sales approach, identify needs, and expand sales.
• Achieve customer satisfaction through constant communication.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing preferred.
• A minimum of three years of sales support, sales, customer service or business experience required (foodservice industry or related preferred).
• Contract Management experience in K12 / Hospitality / Healthcare preferred.
• Experience using quantitative & qualitative research data will be helpful.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as customer service and presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel required.
• Strong organization and time management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance