Account Executive - New York/North New Jersey

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $79,500.00 - $119,400.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
retirement plans
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Annual Incentive Program
Well-being support

Job Description

General Mills is a leading global food company known for its iconic brands and innovative approach to bringing quality products to consumers. With a rich heritage rooted in culinary expertise and a commitment to sustainability, General Mills serves millions of customers daily across various food categories including baking, snacks, and meals. The company has a strong presence in the foodservice ingredient distribution sector, focusing on fostering robust relationships with distributors and operators to ensure the delivery of top-tier products tailored to market demands. This role is based in North New Jersey or the New York City area, covering a strategic... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2 years of foodservice selling experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Influential leadership skills
  • Ability to work as a team player
  • Self-motivated with ability to maintain workload from a remote office
  • Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Strong understanding of the sales call process with ability to close deals efficiently

Job Qualifications

  • 2 years of foodservice selling experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Influential leadership
  • Win as a team team player
  • Self-motivated with ability to maintain workload from remote office
  • Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Strong understanding of the sales call process and ability to close deals efficiently
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Flour selling experience preferred
  • Operator management experience preferred
  • Distributor management experience preferred
  • Trade management experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Develop a deep understanding of customers identifying and pursuing growth opportunities
  • Lead sales planning and execution for assigned distributors and operators
  • Use Salesforce daily to manage pipeline track customer interactions and drive sales execution
  • Influence distributor sales teams to prioritize and sell General Mills products
  • Design and implement tailored trade and marketing programs for accounts in your territory
  • Create strategic plans to build a balanced sustainable and growing business with focus distributors and operators
  • Serve as a trusted resource on flour pricing and wheat market trends
  • Manage territory budgets effectively including T and E and account-level investments to maximize ROI
  • Negotiate and manage distributor marketing agreements with a pay-for-performance and mutual benefit mindset
  • Develop and deliver strategies that motivate Distributor Sales Representatives to promote General Mills products
  • Provide training to DSRs on flour sales techniques and product knowledge
  • Collaborate cross-functionally within North America Foodservice and the broader FSI team to drive business growth
  • Build credibility and strong working relationships with external partners to align on shared goals
  • Confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership
  • Coordinate food shows sales meetings and customer product trainings
  • Diligent accountability for reporting material volume changes that will impact production warehouse inventory levels financials and volume outlook
  • Provide accurate and timely Demand and CTM forecasts

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