Account Executive

This is a full-time role located in Seattle, WA. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for day-to-day food brokerage tasks, including communication with distributors, suppliers, and food service operators, selling in the field, managing food shows and product cuttings, providing excellent customer service, and executing sales strategies. You will be expected to sell and deliver training on products and services to end-users and teams while assisting the Sales Manager with sales objectives and other sales-related activities.

• Support distributor sales teams and category management to improve inventory movement, launch new items, and provide solutions for their operators
• Plan and execute training on products and services to end-users and distributor teams
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager to successfully meet sales objectives, build a funnel, and deliver results for clients
• Grow trust and build effective relationships with manufacturer clients, internal team, distributors, and operators
• Schedule, prepare, and execute calls, cuttings, and business reviews for visiting manufacturer representatives
• Input sales activity in CRM

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proven sales experience
• Experience with training individuals and teams on products and services
• Strong sales management skills and CRM experience are a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree or sales experience in a related field
• Familiarity with the food service industry is a plus
• Packaging and non-food experience is a plus

$75,000 - $85,000 yearly