Director, Food Services National Accounts (Sales)
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Job Summary
The Foodservice Director of National Accounts is responsible for both new account acquisition (Business Development) as well as account management/retention of existing business. Post product launch, this position retains ultimate responsibility for account management, while partnering both externally with the customer and internally at Go To Foods to ensure we are capturing value for all parties by leveraging the appropriate resources (e.g., Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, etc.). This position’s primary goal is to create and execute the business model, strategy, and plans to build a portfolio of customers and product platforms that optimizes our Brands’ penetration and value while delivering on profitability goals. This position will work collaboratively with the VP of Foodservice & National Accounts to deliver on P&L targets and strategic positioning of Go To Foods in the marketplace.
Job Summary
The Foodservice Director of National Accounts is responsible for both new account acquisition (Business Development) as well as account management/retention of existing business. Post product launch, this position retains ultimate responsibility for account management, while partnering both externally with the customer and internally at Go To Foods to ensure we are capturing value for all parties by leveraging the appropriate resources (e.g., Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, etc.). This position’s primary goal is to create and execute the business model, strategy, and plans to build a portfolio of customers and product platforms that optimizes our Brands’ penetration and value while delivering on profitability goals. This position will work collaboratively with the VP of Foodservice & National Accounts to deliver on P&L targets and strategic positioning of Go To Foods in the marketplace.
Essential Functions
Leads sales activities and owns relationships with Foodservice accounts (existing and potential) EducationWork ExperienceSkillsCertificationsTravel Requirement
Tasked with identifying the overall goals/objectives of our existing/potential customers both short and long-term.
Identifies Foodservice product category trends and build sales strategies to capture emerging business opportunities.
Assesses Foodservice customer channels, prioritizes sales opportunities, and builds and manages a robust sales pipeline.
Develops and executes detailed, account-specific capture plans to secure Foodservice sales opportunities.
Builds strong and effective relationships with Corporate and Franchise Partners; communicates product and service offerings and secures agreement for sales opportunities.
Partners with VP of Foodservice to provide pricing decisions that deliver profitable revenue and growth.
Achieves financial and operational results through effective execution of sales strategies.
Works as needed with cross-functional teams both externally with customers & internally at Go To Foods with groups such as R&D, Marketing, Brand, Culinary, Legal and others to ensure products are approved and ready to be tested and/are sold into the customer base.
Initiates stage-gate funnel process for new product development opportunities to fill customer needs.
Reviews, analyzes, and translates sales statistics into action plans.
Represents the company at trade association meetings, as well as customer conference meetings, to promote the company, product lines and available services.
Collaborates with the VP of Foodservice to develop and execute strategic sales plan.
Develops and maintains strong and trusting client relationships at all levels at the customer as well as internally at Go To Foods across the cross functional teams that support Foodservice.
Performs other duties as assigned
Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures
Bachelor's Degree
8+ years of sales experience in the Convenience & Fuel space, Required
K-12, College and University, Quick service, multi-unit franchise operations, and/or hospitality industry experience, Pref
History of exceeding business development and relationship management objectives, Pref
Experience in creating, managing, and executing successful sales and capture plans, Pref
Strong ability to build relationships, effectively communicate and positively influence Corporate, Field, and Franchisee constituents
Excellent verbal and written skills including presentations and proposals to senior level audience
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with sensitive deadlines and changing environment
Strong financial acumen, analysis/problem solving, negotiating, and influencing skills
Demonstrated and successful ability to lead, motivate, hold accountable, develop, direct, and achieve target results
Demonstrated history for flexibility and urgency in prioritizing and organizing projects
Possesses a high degree of drive with a proven history of achieving results
May be required to travel up to 50% of the time
Seniority level Seniority level Director
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services
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