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Central Region Food Service Account Manager
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Employment Type: Regular
Location: CHICAGO,IL
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
Description:
Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
Great Annual Salary range: $96,300-$125,200
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off
401k & Company Match
Position Summary:
As a Regional Sales Manager for Bimbo Bakehouse Foodservice; you will be accountable for the effective management of the foodservice business in the South market covering approximately 14 states : IL, WI, MI, MO, MN, IA, ND, SD, KY, KS, IN, NE, OH, West PA. The key objective of this position is to grow foodservice sales within foodservice distribution houses and regional operators, including, but not limited to: Multi Unit Chains, Large Independent Operator Accounts (Ex. K12, C&U, CMO, US Foods, UniPro, Legacy, Sysco, GFS, and Independents) while managing and achieving budget targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieving sales budget by selling foodservice bakery and snack products into broad line distributors and operators.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of key customers, competitors, and brokers in the Region.
- Daily Management and Development of the broker network
- Currently Region has 9 Independent Brokerage houses.
- Exceed sales targets and meets expectations of key accounts while maintaining strong relationships.
- Attend food shows, conduct broker trainings, product cuttings and business reviews.
- Manages and negotiates pricing and trade spend with customers.
- CRM and Trade Management Platforms use.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Required Education and Work History:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and/or Marketing or Sales.
- 5 plus years related field experience.
Ideal Candidate Will possess:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with foodservice sales, broker network or distributor sales. Bakery or snack category experience a plus.
- Strategic, independent, analytical thinker with the ability to make decisions and execute tactical plans.
- Must possess strong driven self-motivation skills.
- Strong Presentation skills, excellent verbal, and written skills.
- Excellent Follow Up skills.
- Proven track record with growth.
- Ability to travel as needed up to 75%.
- Computer skills with Microsoft office, Excel, CRM, Blacksmith, PowerPoint experience.
- Independent worker.
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The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.
