Account Manager, Specialty Cheese

Madison Lane Sales Marketing is a specialty food brokerage company servicing our Clients in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. https://madison-lane.com/

We pride ourselves as being the best at what we do; representing high quality manufacturers with great products and good practices.

The Account Manager is accountable to design and execute sales and marketing programs to our customers within the Spokane area market place.

Primary duties

·      Manage Spokane territory, Retail Customer’s to meet and exceed the sales and profit goals of the annual budget

·      Organize, present and develop promotional planners at designated accounts

·      Create and deliver sales presentations

·      Work with distributors on current and new product flow through.

·      Complete all reports as necessary including store surveys

·      Consistently provide coverage to all Chains within assigned territory

·      Identify & secure new business prospects in the territory

·      Make regular store visits documenting store visit with needs and opportunity’s

·      Have a general understanding of all product and vendor lines represented

·      Attend all Distributor Shows

Required Skills

• Previous retail, Deli, Bakery, specialty food, cheese, distribution, broker knowledge will be strongly considered.

·      Needs to be a self-starter, with little or no supervision, managing time effectively and productively

·      Must have computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as Teams, Zoom and other portal experience.

• Must possess communication, organization, creativity, and customization skills
• Must be able to exercise independent decision-making skills on a regular basis
• Must have a reliable vehicle and must have a valid driver's license.
• Travel 10%

Full-Time Salary Position

Base salary $75,000 depending on experience. Bonus plus incentives

• 15 days PTO to start
• Auto allowance, Mileage
• Expenses Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• 401K with 3% company contribution. Eligible after 90 days
• Company paid Life Insurance