Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Acosta’s CORE Foodservice division connects foodservice brands with consumers across dining destinations. The Chain Sales Team member will develop and execute sales strategies, build client and customer relationships, promote products, and drive sales growth through account management and sales activities.
Responsibilities
- Operator Contact: 70% of time allocation. Make, obtain, and secure sales. Develop and maintain sales through product presentations and customer interaction on behalf of CORE clients as directed
- Develop and maintain a Platinum Partner Portfolio of a minimum of 40 accounts by calling on them every trimester at minimum
- Make a minimum of 10 sales calls per week
- Present a minimum of 3 clients on each sales call
- Utilize CRM for planning & reporting sales activity, obtaining targets, objective planning and self-management by entering all relevant information in real time and in accordance with all assigned deadlines
- Utilize outside data sources to build selling stories around flavors, trends, and insights
- Maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities for our committed clients (2 to 3 times the goal)
- Maintain and update operator profiles: Buyer contacts, priority, market segments, attributes, size, buying group affiliation, distribution channel, client competitive information, etc
- Manage administrative time in an effective manner. Preparing for and securing the necessary sales tools (samples, programs, POS, etc.) needed for a professional sales presentation
- Support team effort as needed and requested by management via company sales meetings, food shows, vendor fairs and district sales meetings
Skills
- A proven track record of successful sales performance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks
- Proficiency in using CRM systems and sales analytics tools
- A results-driven and target-oriented mindset, with a passion for achieving sales goals
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to different work environments
- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome sales challenges
- Preferably in a similar industry
- Basic understanding of payroll and financial services is an asset
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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