What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at Dennis Paper & Food Service?
Account Executive - Waterville, Augusta, Rockland
Base Salary plus Commission
Dennis Food Service, a 100% employee-owned company, is recruiting for an experienced sales professional to join our growing company as an Account Executive in the Waterville, Augusta, Rockland markets. This position reports directly to the District Sales Manager. The seasoned professional is responsible for maintaining sales and margin budgets, making appropriate pricing decisions when working with customers, opening new accounts, and servicing current accounts to maintain profitability and ensure accounts remain current.
A successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to try new ideas, be self-motivated and self-managing with a responsibility to the company and employee-owners.
Key Position Responsibilities:
- Maintain weekly and daily sales plans, including call reports.
- Work well with all departments within the company to enhance cooperation.
- Be self-motivated.
- Maintain an active lead sheet to secure new business.
- Participate in education and training opportunities to stay current on products and market trends.
- Attend monthly sales meetings at our main office.
- Work to attain all sales promotions.
- Effectively target all product segments within an account, using our systems to analyze item sale opportunities.
- Maintain good communication with all internal and external customers/contacts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Prior sales experience (2-3 years);
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; and
Experience in related industries preferred, however candidates with a proven track record of successful sales and management are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Dennis Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.