What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Account Manager position at Gourmet Foods International?
Job Details
Job Location
Chicago, IL - Chicago, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range
55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary / year
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Job Category
Sales
Description
Job Overview
We're looking for team members with a passion for artisan food who love trying new things. Our Retail Account Managers work as a team to bring innovative new products to market. Your goal is to create meaningful face-to-face partnerships with GFI destination customers, while supporting all our distribution in their territory.
You will be responsible for working with and reviewing existing distribution while collaborating with your Manager to determine short and long-term potential, to better amplify our service.
COMPENSATION Aggressive, above-average salary, commission, bonuses, and sales incentives.
What You'll Be Doing...
- Tasting and learning about new artisanal and imported products to increase your sales knowledge
- Establish and maintain relationships with customer at corporate and store level.
- Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
- Communicate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise.
- Develop and implement monthly promotional schedule.
- Occasional overnight and local travel for meetings and store openings.
- Prepare and present an annual business review for each account.
- Participate in marketing event such as seminars, sales meetings, and trade shows.
- Participate successfully in all sales drives, incentives, and contests.
- Item / Price Quotes / Customer Authorization (Account Manager Database) /
- Conduct outside sales activities by regularly visiting customers to build lasting relationships and understand their needs.
- Schedule and manage customer visits to present product demonstrations discuss solutions, and close sales in a personalized setting.
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What else can we offer?
Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - up to 30 days per year, Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.
GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000
