JG Neil’s Portland office has an opening for Account Manager – K12, responsible for sales specialization in the K12 school industry. For details from the Queen of Food Brokers, contact Suzann Kayser for the inside scoop on how to apply!
As an Account Manager on our sales team, you will be required to:
- Achieve quarterly and annual company sales objectives relative to K12.
- Maintain updated reports and communicate sales progress regularly (must meet deadlines).
- Develop, foster, and maintain strong customer, distributor, and manufacturer relationships.
- Holds a deep knowledge of the K-12 School market and USDA regulations.
- Proven ability to build trust and foster relationships with client partners and customers.
- Either willing to learn or experienced in USDA Foods and bid processes.
- Frequently works with and educates K-12 markets about child nutrition-related
- food products.
- Proficient in creative food preparation
- Excellent at problem resolution – customer service and support
- Possesses a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with adequate limits.
- Lives in Portland, Vancouver area and is able to travel during the work week.
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
The following skills and/or experience are preferred:
- 5+ years of progressive foodservice sales experience in K12
- Experience managing multiple product categories and customers
- The ability to interpret and use multiple information sources to develop strategy and tactics
- Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with our K12 strategic customers, manufacturing partners, and distributors
- Relationships within K12 industry in the Portland area
- Basic Skills required:
– Sales and Marketing – Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
– Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
– Language and Communication – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Organization Name: JG Neil & Co. Website: www.jgneil.com
Job Department: Sales
Reports to: Branch Manager
Job Location: Portland, OR
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary DOE
Qualifications
- Account management/Sales
- Drivers License and current Auto Insurance with adequate limits
- Food Handler Certification – may obtain upon hiring
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to Commute:
- Milwaukie, OR 97222 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Milwaukie, OR 97222: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
