Harbor Foodservice of Seattle Hiring For Program Sales Account Executive at Kent, WA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Overview:

The Harbor Program Sales Account Executive will provide service to contract accounts that ensure customer satisfaction. This position will work with a team of professionals that provides best-in-class service to various customers and can communicate effectively with all levels of management. Additionally, this position is to work with Subway and other customers in the PNW directly.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned customer base in a manner that will ensure customer satisfaction while achieving sales, case growth Goals, and profitability
• Provide superior consultative sales and service by utilizing the Order Management, CRM, and other Harbor proprietary Customer Solution tools.
• Strategically plan customer visits to cultivate relationships, perform presentations, offer innovative programs, and manage customer performance metrics to the terms of their contract
• Work with current and prospect accounts to gain new business.
• Utilize effective communication to keep customers and all Harbor Departments updated on said customer activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of customers’ market segments information and trends.
• Collaborate and communicate with assigned Account Specialists, fellow team members, and branch associates.
• Review and improve service level by monitoring Out-of-Stock and Sub Reports and Weekly Usage and Demand Reports.
• Work closely with Procurement Department to ensure that proper inventory levels of needed products are in stock at all times and available to assigned customers. Prepare and present projected usage information to Procurement in a timely manner as needed.
• Work with marketing/procurement to sell discontinued items and market new items.
• Work proactively to keep accounts (AR) current to terms.
• Attend sales-related meetings and activities.

Qualifications:

• Must have current or past Subway Account Coordinator and or Account Executive background.
• A strong ability to prioritize and organize is vital, one must work well in groups and manage time and workload effectively.
• Ability to travel in and around the territory as needed.
• Strong knowledge of the food service industry is required
• Experience in working with contract customers is strongly required
• High school equivalency required, with a college degree preferred
• Computer skills required; knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled