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
Day
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.
Things you need to be able to do:
•Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Carry up to 25 lbs.
•Frequently standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Other stuff we like:
•A college degree is preferred but not required.
•A minimum of two years' experience in sales, management, culinary work or retail work is preferred.
•Valid Driver's License.
Things that are a plus:
•Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
•Experience working in large, complex multi-location and clients.
•Ability to recognize future trends and Detail-oriented.
•Willing to work a flexible schedule.
•Strong computer skills needed.
•Self-motivated with a strong work ethic must be able to work independently as a remote employee.
•Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
•Strong relationship builder, fast communicator, ultra-organized, and deep passion for artisanal specialty foods.
What we think you'll love about Gourmet Foods International:
•Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement, including college reimbursement. We want to see you grow with the company.
•Keeping it fresh. Learn new things every from new technology to innovative new products we distribute.
•Teamwork. Work on a team that supports each other.
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.