Account Executive - Charlotte Market

A Keany Produce Account Executive is a sales and service position. This job is a salary plus commission position - salary will reduce monthly once you’re on commission until you are paid fully by commission. Account Executives are required to complete CRM in real-time and visit at least 20 customers/prospects per day. They are the primary point of contact between their customers and Keany Produce and Gourmet. A love of food is not required, but strongly encouraged. If you are hard-working and like talking about food and the food industry, you will do well in this position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Visit at least 20 customers and prospects per day and log all interactions into CRM.
• Enter CRM data daily to track sales pipeline progress accurately and effectively.
• Troubleshoot issues and develop partnerships with prospects and current customers.
• Work with the sales team to develop strategies to better service customers.
• Attend weekly in-person meetings with your sales team.
• Deliver a high level of customer service to all customers.
• Identify new avenues for selling products we have in stock.
• Develop relationships with customers to create stickiness and loyalty to Keany Produce.
• Supply customers with timely responses regarding order/shipment status, product information, pricing, and company information.
• Solve customer problems by listening to customer’s concerns and providing practical solutions.
• Understand our competition and bring valuable insights back to the sales leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred. Individuals with less education but with prior Food Service Industry experience will also be considered.
• 2-5 years direct sales experience in the foodservice or produce industry preferred.
• Ability to speak to new people and have an engaging conversation.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to work independently in a flexible environment.
• Ability to influence clients and staff at all levels.
• Ability to travel to customers via car. This position provides a car allowance, will cover fuel, oil changes, and provide a company credit card for work-related expenses.
• Possess high energy and a team attitude.
• Ability to express yourself clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to learn and maintain professional and technical skills by attending educational showcases, visiting with our farm partners, and frequently touring our warehouses.
• Have high levels of organizational skills and ability to successfully complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000