National Account Manager- Bakery

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $106,800.00 - $137,600.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
opportunities for career growth
Supportive team environment
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Lipari Foods is a distinguished regional full-line deli, bakery, packaging, and grocery distributor based in Warren, Michigan. Serving over 14,000 retail accounts across 32 states, Lipari Foods stands as a vital supplier in the food distribution industry. The company provides an extensive product portfolio of 37,000+ food and packaging products, ensuring that customers receive high-quality, fresh, and diverse offerings. Lipari Foods operates multiple manufacturing facilities, including a USDA fresh food plant and specialized plants for jar goods, cheese, and confections. Recognized by Crain's Business as one of the fastest-growing companies in Michigan, Lipari Foods is experiencing rapid expansion not only... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in business or a related field
  • 3 to 5 years sales experience in a sales role in the bakery category in national accounts
  • comfort in hunting for corporate accounts
  • advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite
  • excellent selling, negotiation and communication skills
  • prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
  • ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
  • relationship management skills and openness to feedback
  • proven track record of being a dynamic 'hunter'

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in business or a related field
  • 3 to 5 years sales experience in a sales role in the bakery category in national accounts
  • excellent selling, negotiation and communication skills
  • ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
  • relationship management skills and openness to feedback
  • proven track record of being a dynamic 'hunter'

Job Duties

  • Partner with corporate purchasing teams to acquire new business
  • proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis
  • establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in accounts
  • participate in a joint strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones for sustainable growth
  • lead solution development efforts that best address customer needs while coordinating the involvement of all necessary company personnel
  • expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
  • manage all facets of the day to day account responsibilities
  • manage the broker network by utilizing budgets and expectations
  • keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends

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