Role summary
We are seeking a passionate and customer-focused Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing sales activities, retaining existing clients, and acquiring new customers. You will conduct market research, analyze competitor strategies, and negotiate sales, pricing, and terms. Key responsibilities include managing pricing and margin within assigned accounts, overseeing A/R collections, and building strong relationships with key decision-makers. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial and business analytical skills, excellent negotiation and communication abilities, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Essential duties and Responsibilities: Plan, design, develop and implement different sales activities by researching the customer's needs and requirements.
Make sure that the existing clients are retained and maintained while acquiring new customers.
Ensure that all the sales and marketing activities are carried out within the agreed budgets, volume, sales, and within the given time scales.
Take initiative and efforts to develop constructive and effective solutions to any issues that slow down or hamper the export procedures and activities.
Constantly review distributor's performance and monitor their work, so that relevant information can be provided to the management.
Attend meetings with other companies to negotiate, so that they assist in the overall growth and development of the business organization
Carry out market research, conduct surveys and study the competitors and their marketing and sales strategies.
Make new plans that will help the organization race ahead in the competition by prioritizing the target countries.
Proposes and negotiates sales, pricing and terms to the assigned accounts and to new customers.
Analyze product purchasing options, including identifying best market pricing, supplier options, and conducting plant visits to ensure supplier compliance.
Actively participate in the training sessions to improvise knowledge and skills.
Develop complete, close working relationships with key decision makers at target accounts.
Responsible for all sales results at assigned and targeted accounts.
Responsible for all A/R collections in each assigned account.
Responsible for pricing and margin management within assigned accounts.
Attend trade shows and exhibitions. Qualifications and Requirements: Bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish preferred
Financial / business analytical skills
Computer skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AS 400
Category and product knowledge
Negotiation skills
Organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships
Pricing (cost to retail) skills Benefits you will enjoy: Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan
401K savings Plan
Paid Holidays
Personal Time off
Employee Discounts Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.