Full Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9 to 5

Colavita USA seeks a highly motivated team player with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience to manage its retail product sales in the Midwest U.S. Key functions include developing and executing sales plans and goals, managing a broker network, developing new accounts and servicing of existing accounts, creating partnering relationships with retailers, distributors and brokers, alike. Travel required.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Proactive with excellent follow through.
• Strong interpersonal, oral/written communication skills.
• Comfortable in a collaborative, family-owned company culture.
• Strong problem solver and negotiator.
• Manage brokers within assigned territory to achieve targeted sales goals and objectives.
• Utilize trade promotion management tool for promotional planning and related claim processing. Responsible for broker management of same.
• High degree of professionalism, reliability, and trustworthiness.
• Preparation of Category presentations.
• Comfortable in making group / corporate presentations.
• Must be willing to travel within the assigned territory and to corporate office, as needed.
• Expected attendance at Distributor and Trade events.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Attention to detail.
• Data analytics and computer skills, including TPM programs, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  Minimum five (5) years of retail sales/account manager experience.
  Foodservice experience a plus.
• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business management (or related field).

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental InsuranceI
• 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off