Regional Account Manager-Chicago Area Based
Rousselot
- Dubuque, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Services existing accounts - obtain contract agreements, orders, etc. and establish new accounts by planning and organizing monthly work schedules to interact with existing or potential customers.
- Works closely with fellow Sales, Supply Chain and Plant Operations teammates.
- Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates customer needs on an ongoing basis.
- Develop relationships with customers; ask for their feedback and provide feedback to the overall team.
- Focuses sales efforts by prioritizing existing and potential volume of sales.
- Keeps management informed by submitting activity plans and results plans as needed.
- Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, etc.
- Responsible for updated information in relevant systems (forecasting, CRM, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in business, food science or related field; OR
- In lieu of a college degree, 3 to 8 years of work experience in B2B sales (food/nutritional ingredient industry would be a bonus).
- This position requires travel (flying and driving). A valid Driver's License and clean driving record are a must.
- Fluent in English (Portuguese/Spanish is a plus, not mandatory)
- Knowledge of a business environment
- Previous experience in proteins like whey, soy, pea, etc.
- Well organized, with excellent time management skills.
- Solid communication skills both written and oral.
- Self-motivated; self-confident; self-starter; customer friendly personality.
- Ability to travel by air, automobile, walking, etc.
- Lifting ability in general up to 20-40 pounds (samples, travel luggage, etc.)
- Extended periods spent sitting/standing at desk in front of computer screen.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.