Account Executive
freshedgeMemphis, TN
$70,000 per yearAPPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
Account Executive
freshedgeMemphis, TN
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Occupations
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSales and Related Workers, All OtherIndustries
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant WholesalersOther Grocery and Related Products Merchant WholesalersGeneral Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers$70,000 per year
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McCartney Produce Company Sales PositionMcCartney Produce Company opened for business in July 1947 as a small produce wholesaler delivering to independent grocers and small restaurants. Our initial delivery area included only two states, Tennessee and Kentucky, and our drivers sold their produce directly off their trucks when they arrived at the customer's location. It wasn't until 1968 that we started accepting phone sales in advance of delivery.
Today, McCartney Produce services a broad spectrum of customers that include single location independents to regional and national chain foodservice and retail customers from our warehouse facility in Paris, Tennessee.
Essential Functions:
Service existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule
Visit a minimum number of existing customers and a minimum number of prospective customers per week
Increase customer sales in accordance with objectives
Maintain up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends
Report and document daily activities to the Director of Sales and Marketing as necessary
Communicate with customer service department and the transportation department to meet customer delivery requirements
Communicate with night operations and buyers to meet customer needs
Occasionally deliver items as needed by customers
Provide customer service duties as necessary and required
Maintain insurability under the Company's automobile insurance policy
Ability to communicate freely and directly with existing and potential clients, represent McCartney Produce and our interests in social events throughout the year, Team Player mentality with all employees of McCartney Produce
Competencies:
Start-Up Smart (willing to do what's needed whenever and wherever needed)
Intellectual horsepower (highly analytical & strategic)
Highly resourceful (stretches people and money; compresses time)
Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills (high EQ)
Innovative and creative thinking (need fresh thinking)
Listening skills (listen first, then respond)
Influencing skills (proven ability to persuade others towards an idea or goal)
Negotiation skills (proven ability to seek and close the right deals)
Complex problem-solving skills (create options, then coverage)
Organized and attention-to-detail approach (strong tactical execution)
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
At least 3 years of successful related sales or restaurant management experience with an understanding and knowledge of produce food service-related products
Proficient PC skills in CRM and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems- Produce Pro, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems.
Hold a valid driver's license
Physical Demands:
Stand or sit for long periods of time
Travel as needed and required
Occasionally lift up to 50lbs
Compensation Structure:
Base salary + Commission (Potential yearly between $70,000 - $100,000)
Benefits:
Company vehicle, fuel allowance, cell phone, and laptop
Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
Paid Time Off
Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Weekly Paid
Career Advancement Opportunities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$70,000 per year
Experience level
Junior
Location
Memphis, TN
Occupation
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Industry
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
Posted
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