Join GVH Distribution, the fastest growing grocery and foodservice packaging and supplies company in the country!
GVH Distribution, a national company, is looking for an *ACCOUNT MANAGER* who is a highly motivated individual to build and maintain a strong relationship with our customers while increasing sales in the assigned territory.
This prospective team member will be a "go getter" with excellent follow-up skills who provides solutions, adds value, builds and maintains strong relationships with our customers (independent grocery retailers), while maintaining a work-life balance.
GVH takes pride in providing exceptional customer service to our customers and strive to create an exemplary culture and family oriented workplace environment.
This position will be responsible for primarily covering Southern California and Central California, with occasional travel to Northern California as well.
*Travel is required.
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The starting salary for this position is up to $60,000 per year, dependent on experience .
Additionally, there is potential for sales volume *bonuses and profit sharing*!
*Responsibilities (include but not limited to):*
* Engaging with customers in assigned territory in-person, on the phone, and via email; developing rapport with customer contacts and becoming the single point of contact.
* Actively call on prospective /new accounts, identifying new opportunities, and following up with contacts.
* Weekly pre-planning and providing customer visit recaps.
* Meet and exceed allocated sales volume and profit margin objectives.
* Maintain accurate customer records.
* Develop and execute strategic sales plan and promote the sales of any and all company products and/or services.
*Qualifications and skills:*
* 1-2 years of sales or merchandising experience preferred
* Ability to understand customer needs through conversational interaction and convert those needs into sales
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
*Requirements:*
* 18 years or older
* Valid driver's License
* High School Diploma.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
* 3-5 years of grocery packaging sales experience
* The ability to understand the needs of business accounts through conversational interaction and converting those needs into sales.
* Prior experience and knowledge with UNFI is preferred.
* Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
*Benefits:*
* 401K matching
* Medical insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Life insurance benefits
* Sick/personal and vacation pay
* Holiday pay
* Company Car
* Laptop
* Cell phone
* Profit Sharing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $60,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 3 years
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
* Signing bonus
Travel requirement:
* Up to 50% travel
Application Question(s):
* All employees, regardless of position, are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing .
Are you willing to undergo pre-employment/random drug screening?
* Why should we choose you for this position?
* This is an entry-level position.
What is your expected salary?
Experience:
* Outside sales: 1 year (Preferred)
* packaging sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
* 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person